Interpol says 20 arrested in child sexual abuse operation across 12 countries
Global police organisation Interpol says 20 people have been arrested in Europe and the Americas following a cross-border operation in 12 countries targeting child sexual abuse material.
The operation, led by Spanish police, started at the end of last year after police officers identified online messaging groups circulating child sexual exploitation images.
Spanish authorities arrested seven suspects, including a health care worker and a teacher, Interpol said.
The health care worker allegedly paid minors in Eastern Europe for explicit images, while the teacher is accused of possessing and sharing child sexual abuse material via various online platforms.
Authorities in Latin America arrested 10 suspects in seven countries, including three in El Salvador and a teacher in Panama. The remaining suspects were arrested in other parts of Europe and the United States.
So far, 68 additional suspects have been identified, and investigations are ongoing, Interpol said.
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Interpol arrests 20 suspects in international child sexual abuse probe
According to Interpol, seven people were taken into custody by Spanish police, including a teacher and a healthcare professional read more A cross-border investigation into child sexual abuse material across 12 countries has led to the arrest of 20 suspects in Europe and the Americas, according to international police agency Interpol. The operation was launched by Spanish police at the end of last year after they uncovered online message groups sharing images of child sexual exploitation. Interpol reported that Spanish authorities arrested seven individuals, including a teacher and a healthcare professional. The healthcare worker is accused of paying minors in Eastern Europe for explicit images, while the teacher is suspected of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material across multiple websites. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Searches during the operation led to the seizure of digital storage devices, mobile phones, laptops, tablets, and desktop computers. With support from Interpol, authorities in seven Latin American countries arrested ten suspects, including three individuals in El Salvador and a teacher in Panama. Additional arrests were made in the United States and other parts of Europe. Interpol added that 68 more suspects have been identified so far, and investigations are continuing.
Hindustan Times
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- Hindustan Times
Interpol says 20 arrested in child sexual abuse operation across 12 countries
Global police organisation Interpol says 20 people have been arrested in Europe and the Americas following a cross-border operation in 12 countries targeting child sexual abuse material. The operation, led by Spanish police, started at the end of last year after police officers identified online messaging groups circulating child sexual exploitation images. Spanish authorities arrested seven suspects, including a health care worker and a teacher, Interpol said. The health care worker allegedly paid minors in Eastern Europe for explicit images, while the teacher is accused of possessing and sharing child sexual abuse material via various online platforms. Authorities in Latin America arrested 10 suspects in seven countries, including three in El Salvador and a teacher in Panama. The remaining suspects were arrested in other parts of Europe and the United States. So far, 68 additional suspects have been identified, and investigations are ongoing, Interpol said.
