Dossier
Dash, the Iranian
Coverage of Dash, the Iranian in the Nexus archive.
- Powerful illegal streaming ringleader jailed, fined millions over global operation
A Spanish-Iranian illegal streaming ringleader, known as 'Dash, the Iranian,' was sentenced to 23 months in prison and fined $10.2 million for operating a global pirated sports and entertainment network. The eight-year investigation revealed his operation generated $17 million through franchised illegal streams, money laundering via Bitcoin and real estate, and distribution across 10 countries.