Fmovies shut down in Vietnam

The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), in collaboration with Hanoi police, has successfully shut down Fmovies, the world's largest illegal streaming operation, which attracted over 6.7 billion visits from January 2023 to June 2024. This operation included associated sites such as Bflixz, Movies7, and Vidsrc.to, which were also disabled. Charles Rivkin, chairman of the Motion Picture Association (MPA), hailed the takedown as the largest in history, emphasizing its significance for protecting the rights of creators globally. The operation, which debuted in 2016, utilized complex methods to evade authorities, making its shutdown a notable achievement. While two individuals have been arrested, no formal charges have yet been filed. The collaboration signals a robust commitment to combat piracy and uphold intellectual property rights.