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When the New Zealand government assisted the United States with serving warrants on the founders of megaupload, it made explosive news. Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom (who’s last name has been changed to dotcom from Schmitz), is a resident in New Zealand and lives on a sprawling mansion in the hillside of the country.
The New Zealand government took possession of Dotcom’s home, several cars and several million dollars that Dotcom had in bank accounts in the country. They also held Dotcom without bail as long as they could before extradition.
Three weeks ago Dotcom was finally allowed out on bail. The government in New Zealand had set up an allowance of sorts for Dotcom and his family to live off of while awaiting an extradition hearing later this summer.
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Now CNet’s Greg Sandoval is reporting that the New Zealand authorities filled out the wrong kind of restraining order as it pertained to the seizure of Dotcoms assets. This could ultimately mean that Dotcom will get back his luxury car collection, computer equipment and millions of dollars even before he has his day in U.S. court.
Dotcom has vowed to stay in New Zealand and await his extradition hearing. Government officials have been worried that Dotcom had the resources to abscond and never be seen again. Getting all of his assets may make that even easier.
Dotcom will probably stick around though as he and his legal team believe that the case the US has built against him and megaupload is more of a civil matter than a criminal one.
source: Cnet
