The U.S. federal government seized three U.S.-registered internet domains—zamunda.net, arenabg.com and zelka.org—that operated in Bulgaria and allegedly distributed thousands of copyrighted TV shows, movies, video games and other works illegally. The domains drew tens of millions of mainly Bulgarian visitors annually, caused millions of illegal downloads worth millions of dollars in estimated retail losses, and were seized with assistance from Bulgarian law enforcement and Europol; the sites now display government seizure banners warning that copyright infringement is a crime. #zamunda.net #zelka.org
Keypoints
- The Justice Department seized three U.S.-registered domains linked to illegal distribution of copyrighted TV shows, movies, video games and other content.
- The seized sites—zamunda.net, arenabg.com and zelka.org—received tens of millions of annual visitors, primarily in Bulgaria.
- The operation estimates millions of illegal downloads and retail losses totaling millions of dollars.
- Bulgarian law enforcement and Europol assisted U.S. agencies in the investigation and seizure.
- The takedown follows other international actions against piracy including Streameast, Nsw2u, and prosecutions like the Jetflicks case.
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