📰 New article from TorrentFreak
RapidIPTV Kingpin ‘Dash the Iranian’ Gets Two Years Prison Under Spanish Plea Deal
### The Great IPTV Plea Deal: From 22 Years to Just Two
If you thought your legal battles were dragging, spare a thought for “Dash the Iranian.” After nearly six years of pre-trial limbo following massive police raids in 2020, the mastermind behind the RapidIPTV empire finally saw his day in court. But don’t expect a long-running courtroom drama; this trial ended faster than a bad internet connection.
In a stunning three-hour negotiation, the defendants reached a plea deal with Spanish prosecutors. The heavy lifting—specifically the charge of belonging to a criminal organization—was dropped in exchange for guilty pleas on other counts. The result? A massive sentencing reduction. Prosecutors were originally hunting for 22.5 years behind bars; instead, Amir Z. is looking at just over two.
The fallout, however, is still heavy:
- Huge Fines: A money-laundering fine was slashed from a staggering €70 million to €8 million.
- Damage Claims: Affected giants like Netflix, Disney, and Warner Bros. are set to receive €12 million in damages.
- Seizures: Authorities are confiscating assets linked to the group’s alleged movement of €25 million, which reportedly funded luxury cars and even a building in Iran.
The case is officially closed—no appeals allowed. Just another day in the high-stakes world of digital piracy.