The people behind HiAnime, one of the world’s biggest anime piracy websites, have been arrested in Vietnam after an international investigation that lasted several years.
Authorities say seven people connected to HiAnime and other piracy websites were arrested, with the investigation involving agencies from Vietnam and the United States.
HiAnime, previously known as Zoroto and Aniwatch, shut down in March 2026 after becoming one of the most popular websites