Operation “Spy On Kim Dotcom” Explained By Recently Released Documents

[Guest Ethan]

Operation “Spy On Kim Dotcom” Explained By Recently Released Documents

Prior to last year’s raid, the New Zealand government, in collaboration with US authorities, spied on Kim Dotcom to build a case that eventually led to Megaupload’s downfall. The German entrepreneur accused both sides of having him unconstitutionally spied on, and now documents to clarify that claim have been released.

The following scans are statements given by various parties involved in the Megaupload case. You can either see them on Scoop.co.nz or by clicking on the direct links below:

GCSB (Government Communications Security Bureau) Affidavits:

Affidavit of 17 September 2012

Affidavit of 22 October 2012

Affidavit of Disclosure

Kim Dotcom Affidavits:

Affidavit of Kim Dotcom

Grant Wormald of OFCANZ (Organised and Finanical Crime Agency of NZ):

Affidavit of Wormald Part 1

Affidavit of Wormald Part 2

Affidavit of Wormald Part 3

Affidavit of Wormald Part 4

Affidavit of Wormald Part 5

Affidavit of Wormald Part 6

Affidavit of Wormald Part 7

Affidavit of Wormald final

While we’re confident that parts of these documents are going to be the catalyst of some heated debates, a statement by police officer Grant Wormald reveals that the Federal Bureau of Investigation had been communicating with his constabulary starting with September 2011. The purpose was for the bureau to determine if police officers are ready to place Kim Dotcom, along with his “accomplices”, under arrest.

Furthermore, officer Wormald’s statement shows that the bureau took over the investigation soon after this encounter.

To secure the arrest’s legitimacy, GCSB was asked to play along. However, on the 21st February 2012 the GCSB acknowledged that Kim’s detainment may have been unlawful due to his and Van der Kolk’s residency status.

If this is proved beyond any doubt to be true, Kim could slip US’ desire to extradite him.

Stay tuned!