ITALIAN POLICE BUST STREAMING PIRACY NETWORK

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SAT, MAY 23, 2026

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Italy's Guardia di Finanza dismantled a major piracy operation distributing paid content through the Cinemagoal app. The network charged users €40-€130 annually for unauthorized access to Netflix, Sky, and other premium services.

The operation streamed paid audiovisual content without authorization, undercutting legitimate subscription services with discounted annual fees ranging from €40 to €130. Cinemagoal provided users access to content from major platforms including Netflix and Sky, bypassing standard licensing agreements. Italian authorities identified the network as a significant threat to the streaming industry and intellectual property rights. The Guardia di Finanza's Financial Police unit led the investigation and enforcement action. Details on arrests, assets seized, or the operation's scale remain limited. The bust reflects growing efforts by authorities across Europe to combat unauthorized streaming services. Piracy networks continue operating despite legal streaming's expanded availability and competitive pricing.

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