Archive for the 'EliteBits' Category

BitTorrent Site Admin Hit With $262K ‘Bill’ By Anti-Piracy Group

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

After a surprise visit to his home by lawyers and anti-piracy group executives earlier this year, the admin of a BitTorrent site has been hit with a large claim for damages. The 18 year-old operator of the EliteBits private tracker now faces a demand for more than $261,000, but will be assisted in his fight by pro-sharing group, Piratgruppen.

EliteBits Private BitTorrent Tracker Raided

Monday, January 25th, 2010

The private tracker EliteBits was raided on Friday. The site admin had a visit at his home by a court official accompanied by staff from a law firm who work for an anti-piracy group. They allegedly traced him via the bank account used to accept donations from members.