A Europol-coordinated crackdown called Operation Kratos 2 has dismantled nine criminal networks running illegal streaming services, resulting in 29 arrests across multiple countries.
First reported
By Europol on June 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
Last update
June 4, 2026 at 8:07 AM EDT





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29 arrests were made across the operation.
Nine criminal networks were dismantled in the crackdown.
The operation was coordinated by Europol and named Operation Kratos 2.
Ireland's Garda was among the participating national law enforcement agencies.
The targeted networks were involved in distributing illegal streaming services.
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1 day ago
“BleepingComputer frames the story through a cybersecurity and cybercrime enforcement lens, emphasizing the structural dismantling of criminal groups.”
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16 hr ago
“CyberScoop focuses on the European policy and law enforcement coordination angle, situating the operation within broader digital piracy enforcement trends.”
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2 days ago
“Europol's own release leads with the arrest count and frames the action as a direct strike against organized criminal infrastructure.”
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“The Irish Mirror highlights Ireland's participation through the Garda, giving the story a domestic national angle for Irish readers.”
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2 days ago
“Broadband TV News covers the story from an industry perspective, underscoring the threat illegal streaming poses to licensed broadcast operators.”
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15 hr ago
“Security Affairs frames the operation as part of a continuing enforcement campaign, noting the cumulative pressure being applied to illegal streaming ecosystems.”
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