It has been in progress since early this morning huge police operation from the Security Directorate of Patras in many areas of the country for the busting a pay-TV “piracy” ring with illegal income of several millions.

According to the report, among the areas where the police operation is taking place are Athens, Sparta, Patras and Thessaloniki, while raids have been carried out on houses and businesses as part of the investigations.

Arrests across the country

So far 9 arrests have been made, while a short while ago the operation was underway to arrest one more suspect.

Cash carefully hidden – List of illegal subscribers

100.00 euros have been found hidden in a special crypt in the house of one of the arrested, while a list with the details of illegal subscribers has also been found in which there are 7,000 names.

Criminal organization, with a leader and a pyramid structure

A case file is being filed against the arrested by the Patras Police for criminal organization, piracy and violation of copyright law, while the prosecution is expected to be a felony.

One of the arrested is said to be the leader.