📰 New article from TorrentFreak
IPTV Piracy Crackdown in Sweden ‘Exposes’ 4,886 Subscribers
https://torrentfreak.com/iptv-piracy-crackdown-in-sweden-exposes-4886-subscribers/
Sweden’s pirate IPTV scene just got a lot more personal.
While The Pirate Bay may be old news, illegal streaming is booming—roughly 700,000 Swedish households are using cheap, illegal IPTV services. And now, authorities aren’t just going after the operators… they’re keeping tabs on you.
After busting Nordicplay—a massive operation pulling in $3.8 million via fake companies and Swish payments—police uncovered a list of 4,886 paying subscribers. Yep. Your credit card just got snooped on by the cops. (And no, you’re not being charged… yet.)
But here’s the twist: they didn’t go after these users for piracy. They went after the operators for tax fraud. Still, anti-piracy group Rights Alliance is pushing for a gentle nudge—sending warning letters to subscribers: “Hey, your name’s on a criminal list. Maybe rethink that $5/month ‘Netflix++’ deal?”
And it’s not just a scare tactic. Starting July 1, 2026, Sweden plans to make it illegal to even watch pirate IPTV. Fines? Coming soon.
So if you’ve been saving cash with a shady stream service… your wallet might not be the only thing getting thinner.
Pro tip: Legit streaming is cheaper than legal fees.