In a major step against online piracy and illegal copyright distribution, U.S. law enforcement has partnered with Bulgarian authorities to dismantle three of the largest piracy websites operating in the European Union. The coordinated operation targeted platforms that allegedly provided unauthorized access to thousands of copyrighted movies, television shows, video games, software, and other digital content.

The U.S. government executed seizure warrants against three U.S.-registered internet domains that were reportedly operated from Bulgaria. These domains — zamunda.net, arenabg.com, and zelka.org — were among the most heavily visited piracy services in the region.

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