Kim Dotcom to be Extradited to the US After 12-Year Legal Battle

New Zealand's Justice Minister signs order for Megaupload founder to face charges of copyright infringement, money laundering, and racketeering in the United States.

Kim Dotcom has been fighting extradition since his 2012 arrest in a dramatic raid on his Auckland mansion.
US authorities allege Megaupload caused over $500 million in damages to copyright holders and generated $175 million in revenue.
Dotcom and his legal team plan to continue appealing the extradition decision.
Two of Dotcom's former business partners accepted plea deals to avoid extradition, while a third died in 2022.
Dotcom maintains that he had no control over the illegal activities of Megaupload users.