Operation Takedown

Operation Takedown was a significant law enforcement action led by the U.S. government in 2011 aimed at disrupting and dismantling the operations of the online piracy website Megaupload. The operation involved the arrest of its founder Kim Dotcom and several associates, along with the seizure of assets worth millions. It highlighted the ongoing battle against online copyright infringement and piracy, drawing attention to the challenges of enforcing intellectual property rights in the digital age. The operation sparked debates about internet freedom, privacy, and the balance between copyright enforcement and user rights.