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Kim Dotcom, also known as Kim Schmitz, was one of four men arrested on Friday, in an investigation of the Megaupload.com website led by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation. The group was accused of engaging in a scheme that took more than $500 million away from copyright holders and generated over $175 million in proceeds from subscriptions and advertising.

A police official said dozens of officers, backed by helicopters, forced their way into the mansion after Dotcom refused them entry. 

“Despite our staff clearly identifying themselves, Mr Dotcom retreated into the house and activated a number of electronic-locking mechanisms,” said Detective Inspector Grant Wormald.

Officers broke the locks and Dotcom barricaded himself into a safe room which officers had to cut their way through to gain access. Once they gained entry to the room, they found Dotcom near a firearm which had the appearance of a shortened shotgun.

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