Recently in Argentina, a joint operation between Alianza and LALIGA has led to the shutdown of MagisTV, considered the largest piracy network in the South American country. This action was described by its leaders as crucial to protect jobs and investment in the local audiovisual industry. In Ecuador, a police operation in the province of Guayas resulted in the arrest of a citizen identified as JELC, accused of leading one of the main networks for the illegal distribution of audiovisual content in the country.
"These pirate websites not only steal from the organizations and companies that contribute to the economy, but also put consumers at risk," said Bacaloni. Javier Tebas, president of LALIGA, reaffirmed the importance of continuing to dismantle piracy networks throughout Latin America, emphasizing that they will continue to fight at all levels to eradicate this issue.
The detained individual, 51 years old, operated the FlujoTV platform (previously known as MagisTV), offering unauthorized broadcasts of sports events, series, movies, and live television, charging a monthly subscription to thousands of users. LALIGA, in collaboration with DIRECTV, played a key role in the investigation, providing evidence that led to legal action against the piracy network.
The FlujoTV scheme included a web platform, social media accounts, and applications for various systems, through which the detained individual received payments from his clients. Tebas highlighted that dismantling networks like MagisTV and FlujoTV is crucial for protecting intellectual property rights.
The accused JELC faces charges of unauthorized access to computer systems, linked to the illegal offering of streaming services that violate intellectual property rights. The president of the Alianza against Audiovisual Piracy, Jorge Bacaloni, warned that the use of illegal platforms puts consumers at risk of scams and cyberattacks.
A report from Alianza revealed that in Ecuador, 58% of users access illegal content, and around 1.6 million households consume clandestine broadcasts, mostly sporting events.
