Naples, the head of illegal IPTV: "I sell pieces in industrial quantities in your face..."

The “pezzotto Tv” headquarters was in the Marianella district and was dismantled yesterday by the Guardia di Finanza who arrested the young but already expert hacker of only 23 years old, Christian Trustworthy capable of cashing in over 850 thousand euros in earnings. He was so sure of his business that he even faked a report to the finance police:“I am Ukrainian and I sell pieces in industrial quantities in your face…”

The financiers have dismantled a large criminal organization that, from its headquarters in the northern suburbs of Naples, ran an illegal IPTV platform. Through this platform, copyrighted content, such as TV series and films, was streamed to thousands of users throughout Italy.

A Million Dollar Business and the Child Pornography Ring

The illegal activity, carried out by the 23-year-old Christian Trustworthy and his accomplices, made over 850 thousand euros in just four years. Users paid subscriptions ranging from 10 euros per month to 80 euros per year.

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But the investigation revealed an even darker side of the business: Fidato also ran a chat where he sold, for a fee, child pornography. Over 1.600 contents of this type were found in the home of the gang leader.

A sophisticated and profitable organization

The criminal organization had set up a complex system to evade controls and ensure continuity of service. 46 websites were identified and blocked, including the main site, and a server room was seized. The financial police also discovered that the group had managed to corner a significant portion of the illegal IPTV market in Italy.

Arrests and sanctions

Three people have been arrested and over 6 users have been identified and will be fined. The investigation has also led to the seizure of a considerable sum of money, cryptocurrencies and narcotics. Two of his accomplices are required to report to the judicial police daily: Florin of the Court, 44 years old, and Anatoly Perrotta, 30 years.

Payment options: The investigation revealed an extremely complex payment system, aimed at masking the financial traces of the illegal activity. In addition to traditional bank transfers to Italian and foreign accounts, users could pay via cryptocurrency. The use of cryptocurrencies, characterized by a high degree of anonymity, made it even more difficult to trace the perpetrators and trace the flow of money.

Used technologies: The criminal organization has demonstrated considerable technical expertise. The use of illegal servers, modern IT equipment and sophisticated software has allowed them to create a complex and difficult to detect network. Furthermore, the ability to generate virtual currencies and manage an infrastructure for cryptocurrency mining indicates a high level of specialization.
Consequences for users:

Users who have used the illegal IPTV service risk facing several consequences:

Administrative sanctions: Identified users will be administratively sanctioned, with amounts that can vary from 150 to 5.000 euros.
Criminal liability: In some cases, depending on the seriousness of the conduct and the awareness of the illegality of the action, criminal liability may also arise.

Cyber ​​risks: Using illegal services exposes users to cyber risks, such as malware infection or theft of personal data.
Reputational Damage: Being associated with an illegal activity can result in damage to your reputation.

The investigations involved Italian and foreign authorities, demonstrating the need for international cooperation to combat cybercrime.
Possible developments:flash

The investigations are still ongoing and further elements may emerge that will allow us to delve deeper into the dynamics of the case and identify other perpetrators. Furthermore, it is likely that the competent authorities will intensify controls on the illegal IPTV market and adopt new measures to combat this phenomenon.