Dotcom Says He’s Bond Villain as Key Orders NZ Spy Probe
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New Zealand Prime Minister John Key ordered an inquiry into allegations the country’s spy agency conducted illegal surveillance and wiretaps of people tied to Megaupload.com, whose founder Kim Dotcom is accused of the biggest copyright infringement in U.S. history.
The Government Communications Security Bureau, which provides New Zealand with foreign intelligence, acted unlawfully in helping police find individuals connected to Megaupload and illegally acquired communications, Key said in an e-mailed statement today, citing a court filing by prosecutors. Key didn’t name any of the people involved.