Kim Dotcom claims Luxon rejected peace offer, teases Covid exposé and new party

Internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom has returned to X following his serious stroke late last year and claims that Prime Minister Chris Luxon has rejected a “peace offer” he made directly to the Government.

Dotcom, 51, is still facing extradition to the United States on multiple charges related to his former file-sharing website Megaupload, which once dominated global internet traffic before it was shut down by US authorities in 2012.

“Peace offer” to the Prime Minister

In a post shared with his 1.7 million followers last week, Dotcom said he had reached out to Luxon to settle matters between himself and the New Zealand Government.

“I made a peace offer to New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon,” Dotcom wrote. “It’s valid for a week. If he declines or does not reply, I will ask you for your help.”

While Dotcom has not specified what his proposal involved, many believe it is connected to his ongoing legal battle and potential extradition to the United States. His latest remarks appear to reflect growing frustration with both the Government and the New Zealand judicial system, which have consistently ruled against his efforts to remain in the country.

Earlier today, Dotcom confirmed that Luxon had not accepted it.

“The Prime Minister of New Zealand did not accept my peace proposal,” he said. “I might end up in the US, and Liz Dotcom will be the leader of a new party in the next New Zealand election.”

Dotcom’s case remains one of the most complex and high-profile extradition battles in New Zealand’s history. The United States Government accuses him of large-scale copyright infringement, alleging the company profited from users sharing pirated films, television shows and music.

Dotcom has always denied the charges, arguing that Megaupload was a legitimate business that complied with international copyright law and took down infringing material when notified.

Last year, Dotcom sought a judicial review of Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith’s decision to surrender him to the United States. He also challenged the Police Commissioner’s decision not to lay domestic charges against him, claiming that move was politically motivated.

In September, the High Court rejected both claims, finding no evidence of political interference or procedural unfairness. The court concluded that the Minister’s decision was lawful and that Dotcom’s allegations did not stand up to scrutiny.

Dotcom’s lawyer, Ron Mansfield KC, said at the time that the legal team was not giving up.

“We have much fight left in us as we seek to secure a fair outcome,” he said.

In November 2024, Dotcom suffered what he described as a “serious stroke” while living in the South Island. The medical emergency kept him out of the public eye for several months and raised questions about the toll of his ongoing legal battles.

Since returning to X in mid-2025, Dotcom has been open about his ongoing recovery, revealing he suffers from memory loss and cognitive fatigue.

“It takes a lot of time to construct a tweet,” he admitted, explaining that he often needs to edit posts due to small errors caused by his condition.

While his health remains fragile, he continues to engage directly with followers and remains active in political discussions online.

Following Luxon’s refusal to engage, Dotcom hinted that his wife Liz Dotcom could enter politics, saying she would lead a new party in the next general election if his extradition goes ahead.

The couple have previously expressed strong views on government transparency, the power of intelligence agencies, and what they see as corruption within global institutions. While no official political movement has been launched, Dotcom’s comments suggest he still hopes to influence New Zealand’s political scene from afar.

Dotcom has also announced plans to release what he describes as a feature-length documentary on the origins of Covid-19. He has claimed the film will contain “information the public has never seen before” and promised that it will be released before the next general election.

“I think Kiwis will be pissed,” he wrote in a recent tweet.

Kimbo first rose to fame in the early 2000s as an internet entrepreneur and hacker-turned-millionaire. He moved to New Zealand in 2010 after being granted residency under the investor category. Two years later, armed police raided his mansion in Coatesville at the request of the FBI. The raid was later ruled unlawful due to flaws in the search warrant.

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Despite that ruling, the US extradition case has continued for more than a decade, moving through multiple appeals. The drawn-out process has seen Dotcom spend millions of dollars on legal fees while accusing both the US and New Zealand governments of collusion.

He has long maintained that the Megaupload takedown was politically motivated and linked to Hollywood’s influence on Washington.

With the High Court ruling now against him and his health weakened, the next steps in Dotcom’s legal journey remain uncertain. If the Supreme Court declines to hear his case, the Justice Minister’s decision to extradite him could be enforced, ending one of New Zealand’s longest-running court sagas.

For now, Dotcom continues to communicate with his followers on X. Whether his latest statements are part of a serious political plan or simply an act of defiance remains to be seen.

What is clear is that, thirteen years after the infamous Coatesville raid, Kim Dotcom is still fighting, still tweeting, and still one of the most controversial figures to ever call New Zealand home.