Rubbish. See the linked articles where the US are seeking the extradition of software pirates from the UK and Thailand.
These are just two examples from many.
Aside from the fact that most European countries are usually happy to prosecute piracy on their own terms, believe it or not, the US can seek extradition for foreign software pirates:
http://www.theregister.com/content/51/30844.html
http://www.vnunet.com/News/1136796
Euorpean countries...
Re: Re: Federal Involvement
However, the FBI work very closely with police forces right across Europe.
For example, http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/56/32915.html
[GIS: virus writer europe fbi]
Its extremely unlikely that VU would make this statement without prior discussion with Valve. While we need Gabe to confirm, I think this statement has to be taken seriously.
On the brighter side, it gives me that much longer to save for a nice shiny R9800Pro. ;)
FYI.
The Computer Abuse and Fraud Act (47 USC 1030), provides that the maximum penalty for one instance of hacking is five-years and a fine.
For the first time offender, a minimum of six-months in prison. For repeat offenders it's 10-years and a fine. Fines can range from up to...