Major Piracy Network Dismantled in “Operation Domo“
Santo Domingo. – Authorities have dismantled a network engaged in the illegal resale of television and streaming service signals through “Operation Domo.” The operation targeted a complex piracy scheme that profited from unauthorized access and distribution of copyrighted content.
A team of 30 prosecutors led 19 raids coordinated by the General Directorate of Persecution, working with the Intellectual Property Unit (UPI), the special Prosecutor’s Office against Crimes and Crimes of High Technology (PEDATEC), the Special Prosecutor’s Office Anti-Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism, and the National District Prosecutor’s Office. Raids were conducted in the National District, San Pedro de Macorís, and jarabacoa, resulting in the seizure of electronic equipment, documents, and vehicles.
The Public Ministry stated the network illicitly resold content including television programs, series, and movies, violating copyright laws.Investigations revealed the network comprised six individuals, four of whom were previously convicted in the United States in 2017 for similar digital piracy offenses.
the network employed advanced technological methods to bypass security systems of pay television and streaming platforms,offering illegal subscriptions both domestically and internationally.Payments were facilitated through cryptocurrencies, and the resale of access generated millionaire illicit profits that were subsequently integrated into the financial system.
This case aligns with the current Attorney General, New Berenice Reynoso’s, commitment to combatting criminality and crime in all its forms.
The operation involved collaboration with the Department of Crimes and Crimes of High Technology (DICAT) and the Special Department of Transnational Crimes Investigations (Deidet) of the National Police, and also international cooperation from the National Security Research Office (HSI).
Those involved will be charged with Intellectual Property Violation and money laundering, offenses punishable under Ley 65-00 on copyright, Ley 53-07 on high-tech crimes, and Ley 155-17 against money laundering and terrorist financing.
