Megaupload Founder Had 18 Vehicles Seized, Rather Ironic License Plates
Megaupload, a file hosting service, was recently shut down due to piracy. The founder, Kim Dotcom who’s real name is Kim Schmitz, was arrested, as were several executives. Authorities seized Kim’s property including 18 vehicles under the belief that he was running a $175 Million piracy operation.
Although the founder claims that he’s innocent in regards to piracy and money laundering, the various license plates on his vehicles show an interesting side. Whether they’re in a joking manner or not, with everything up against him currently, it’s not exactly a good look for someone who could be locked up for a long time.
“Besides a $23 million home that was considered New Zealand’s most expensive residence, he had 18 vehicles, including a 2010 Maserati convertible, a 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead coupe, half a dozen high-end Mercedes AMG models, a 1959 Cadillac convertible and a Von Dutch Kustom motorcycle. Affixed to the flashy cars were eye-catching vanity license plates. Among them: “EVIL,” “GOOD,” “GOD,” “STONED,” “CEO,” “MAFIA,” “HACKER” and “GUILTY.”
Kim and executives are still being held in New Zealand despite US authorities wanting to extradite them to the US. Yesterday, he appeared in court for a bail hearing, although the judge reserved his decision. A decision will be made today on whether or not he and the executives in custody, will be granted bail.
There’s been concerns over the fact that he may flee, but considering that the feds have seized all of his assets, he might not be able to last long running from the law. Combine that with the fact that he’s 6 feet tall and weighs over 300 pounds, not exactly someone who isn’t that noticeable.
Do you think Megaupload should have been shut down?
