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Kim Dotcom loses appeal, ordered US extradition over $500M losses

7/1/2026

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Kim Dotcom lost his July 1 appeal in New Zealand, leading the Court of Appeal to order his extradition to the United States.
U.S. authorities estimate that Dotcom and three Megaupload executives caused film studios and record companies to lose more than $500 million.
Dotcom remains on bail and may seek Supreme Court review of the 2024 decision that found no legal basis to block his extradition.

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Story summary

Kim Dotcom lost his July 1 appeal in New Zealand, leading the Court of Appeal to order his extradition to the United States.
U.S. authorities estimate that Dotcom and three Megaupload executives caused film studios and record companies to lose more than $500 million.
Dotcom remains on bail and may seek Supreme Court review of the 2024 decision that found no legal basis to block his extradition.