Japanese Police Bust Massive 'Fast Film' Website, 5 Arrested
2025-05-28
Miyagi Prefectural Police in Japan recently dismantled an illegal website that replicated and published movie plots, arresting five individuals involved, including a company executive, employees, and writers. The website, without authorization, transcribed the full plots, dialogue, scenes, and other content from multiple popular films, including Godzilla Minus One and Shin Kamen Rider, along with related images, to generate advertising revenue. Police investigations revealed the site contained detailed information from over 8000 films, representing a serious copyright infringement. The case highlights the need to combat 'fast film' websites and encourages increased public awareness of copyright issues.
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