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Streameast, the largest pirated sports streaming network, disrupted by authorities

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The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) and Egyptian authorities have disrupted Streameast, the world's largest illegal live sports streaming network. Streameast provided free access to HD streams from licensed broadcasters, covering major sports leagues and events globally. The operation involved 80 domains with 136 million monthly visits, primarily from the U.S., Canada, the UK, the Philippines, and Germany. Two individuals were arrested in Egypt, and authorities seized various assets, including laptops, smartphones, cash, and credit cards. The disruption began six days prior, with users reporting access issues. The illegal streaming platform was linked to a UAE shell company used to launder advertising revenue and cryptocurrency. ACE has redirected 80 of the seized domains to its 'Watch Legally' website, promoting legal content hosting platforms. However, some domains remain unseized or newly registered.

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  1. 03.09.2025 19:45 📰 1 articles

    Streameast, the largest pirated sports streaming network, disrupted by authorities

    The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) and Egyptian authorities have disrupted Streameast, the world's largest illegal live sports streaming network. The platform, operational since 2018, provided free access to HD streams of major sports leagues and events globally. The disruption began six days prior to the announcement, with users reporting access issues. Two individuals were arrested in Egypt, and authorities seized various assets, including laptops, smartphones, cash, and credit cards. The operation was linked to a UAE shell company used to launder advertising revenue and cryptocurrency. ACE has redirected 80 of the seized domains to its 'Watch Legally' website, but some domains remain unseized or newly registered.

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