Hianime operators arrested (Confirmed)
SUMMARY BY GROK
Vietnamese authorities arrested seven operators behind the world's largest anime piracy site, HiAnime (formerly Aniwatch), in early July 2026. The group, led by figures including Nguyễn Đình Minh Khoa and Nguyễn Trung Anh, allegedly ran over 100 websites distributing 26,000+ pirated films, earning ~$12.85 million (308 billion VND) from ads. They face charges of copyright infringement and money laundering. The multi-year investigation, supported by the U.S. and ACE (MPA-backed), followed HiAnime's shutdown in March 2026. Four were detained; three are under travel restrictions. This marks a major win against global anime piracy.
u/Josh33XD — 10 hours ago