The New Zealand Court of Appeal has dismissed Kim Dotcom's latest challenge to his extradition to the United States, where he faces charges of copyright infringement, money laundering, and racketeering related to his file-sharing website Megaupload.
In a decision released on July 1, 2026, the court rejected Dotcom's appeal and ordered him to pay costs. The ruling follows a lengthy legal battle that began after the US government sought his extradition in 2012.
Dotcom, a German-Finnish internet entrepreneur, has argued that the charges are politically motivated and that he cannot receive a fair trial in the US. His legal team had challenged the extradition on grounds including the legality of the 2012 raid on his Auckland mansion.
The Court of Appeal's decision is the latest in a series of legal setbacks for Dotcom, who has exhausted most domestic remedies. His lawyers have indicated they may seek leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of New Zealand.
