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In 2015, authorities in Spain launched an investigation into pirate site Descargasmix.com and around 15 associated domains. At the time the sites were considered to be the most important platforms targeting Spanish-speaking audiences. Two men, alleged to be the sites operators will go on trial in 2021, with prosecutors demanding six-year prison sentences and damages in excess of six million euros.
In October 2015, an investigation was launched into the operations of Descargasmix.com and associated domains including DDmix and up to 15 variants.
According to Spanish authorities, the group was the most important site network serving the Spanish-speaking community and caused significant damages to intellectual property rights holders seeking to exploit the same market.