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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Screaming, the 6-year-old innocent ran... when the mother saw in the bedroom, she was shocked

A disturbing case of child sexual abuse has emerged from Ahmedabad, India, involving a stepfather and his 6-year-old stepdaughter.

Mar 23 โ€ข 08:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Convicted man brags about how he creates child pornography with AI: "The authorities have zero clue"

A convicted sex offender discusses creating AI-generated child pornography, highlighting the challenges authorities face in detecting such activities.

Mar 23 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Europol's Major Operation: Five Swedes Identified

Europol has identified five Swedish men suspected of purchasing child sexual abuse material through a coordinated crackdown on Darknet sites.

Mar 22 โ€ข 08:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The EU eliminates the requirement for online platforms to detect child sexual abuse

The European Union has not extended a temporary measure requiring online platforms to identify and remove child sexual abuse material, creating a legal vacuum.

Mar 21 โ€ข 12:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Religious leader arrested on suspicion of raping a 4-year-old girl in Araguari

A pastor in Brazil has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a four-year-old girl after the child disclosed the abuse to her grandmother.

Mar 20 โ€ข 22:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Confirmation of the acquittal of the doctor who was imprisoned due to a false report of abuse against his son: "Who will pay for all this damage?"

The Supreme Court of Justice of the Province of Buenos Aires upheld the acquittal of doctor Pablo Ghisoni, who was falsely accused of sexual abuse by his ex-partner.

Mar 20 โ€ข 21:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Woman arrested in SP on suspicion of child sexual exploitation in operation linked to pilot

A woman was arrested in Sรฃo Paulo on suspicion of involvement in a child sexual exploitation network linked to a detained pilot.

Mar 20 โ€ข 21:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
Crime & Justice

Europol: Fraudulent platform selling images of child sexual abuse dismantled

Europol reports the dismantling of a criminal platform involved in selling child sexual abuse images, leading to the identification of 440 clients.

Mar 20 โ€ข 20:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
Crime & Justice

Josh Duggar reacts to brother Josephโ€™s arrest for child molestation

Josh Duggar, currently imprisoned for child sexual abuse, commented on his brother Joseph's recent arrest for underage molestation charges in Florida, emphasizing the challenges of wrongful accusations.

Mar 20 โ€ข 18:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple wanted for child sexual abuse against a teenager is arrested in Dracena

A couple wanted for the crime of sexual abuse of a vulnerable teenager was arrested in Dracena, Brazil, on November 19, 2025, following a police operation.

Mar 20 โ€ข 18:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Investigating Two Cases More Closely but Revealing Nothing

The Icelandic Prosecutor's Office has declined to share details on the ongoing investigation involving allegations of sexual abuse against a school employee at Mรบlaborg preschool in Reykjavik.

Mar 20 โ€ข 16:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Met Police officer raped and sexually assaulted child after chatting online

A Metropolitan Police officer, now identifying as a woman, was convicted of raping and sexually assaulting a child after grooming the victim online.

Mar 20 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested on suspicion of abusing teenagers inside a car in Manaus

A 47-year-old man was arrested in Manaus for allegedly raping two teenage girls aged 12 and 13.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

67-year-old man sentenced to eight years in prison for child abuse

A 67-year-old man from Djursland has been sentenced to eight years in prison for sexual abuse of four children related to him.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
Crime & Justice

Grandfather from Djursland sentenced to eight years for crimes against children

A 67-year-old man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for sexually abusing four children, two of whom were his grandchildren.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman arrested in operation linked to pilot accused of leading child sexual exploitation network in SP

A woman was arrested in Sรฃo Paulo during an investigation into child sexual exploitation linked to a pilot accused of leading a network of abuse.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Possession of Such Image Material Will Be Punished From Now On - Legal Amendments Coming Into Force Soon

Finland's Ministry of Justice announces new legal amendments that criminalize the possession of violent and child sexual abuse imagery, set to take effect in April.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

34 years after crime, woman reports uncle for child sexual abuse: 'I grew up with this fear inside me'

A 41-year-old woman from Sรฃo Josรฉ do Rio Preto, Brazil, has come forward 34 years after being sexually abused by her uncle as a child, detailing the long-lasting impacts of the trauma on her life.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police carry out operation and arrest suspects of vulnerable rape and child abuse in Maceiรณ

Police in Maceiรณ have arrested suspects linked to the sexual abuse of minors during an operation focused on preventing child exploitation.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Man lured 13-year-old girl to the forest for sexual assault - A horrific discovery revealed on the phone

A Finnish court increased the sentence of Arttu Honkonen for serious sexual offenses against minors, revealing extensive child pornography on his devices.

Mar 19 โ€ข 21:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

TV star accused of child sexual abuse - Brother was convicted of child pornography years earlier

Joseph Duggar is facing allegations of sexually abusing a minor during a family vacation in Florida in 2020.

Mar 19 โ€ข 19:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Godfather arrested in the act for raping 7-year-old goddaughter in Greater BH

A 28-year-old man was arrested for the repeated rape of his 7-year-old goddaughter in Contagem, Brazil, after being caught by his wife.

Mar 19 โ€ข 19:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Zagreb 2025: Crime is Down, but Child Sexual Abuse and Foreign Offenses are Rising

Despite a general decline in crime rates in Zagreb, there is a concerning increase in child sexual abuse and offenses committed by foreigners.

Mar 19 โ€ข 18:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Lawyer arrested in Coronel Fabriciano on suspicion of storing and sharing child abuse material

A lawyer in Coronel Fabriciano, Brazil, has been arrested for allegedly storing and sharing child sexual abuse material during a cybercrime investigation.

Mar 19 โ€ข 17:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

How school uniform helped organization identify victim of sexual abuse posted on the internet

A young adult was identified after years of being a victim of online sexual abuse thanks to her school uniform appearing in videos and images.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PF arrests suspect in Joรฃo Monlevade for distributing child sexual abuse material

The Federal Police in Brazil arrested a suspect in Joรฃo Monlevade during an operation aimed at combating the distribution of child sexual abuse material online.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mother arrested after swapping her 3-year-old daughter for portions of crack in Laranjal Paulista

A mother in Laranjal Paulista, Brazil, has been arrested for exchanging her 3-year-old daughter for crack cocaine, with concerns raised about possible sexual abuse of the child and her younger sibling.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of raping great-granddaughter and friend arrested in Sinop (MT)

A 76-year-old man has been arrested in Sinop, Brazil, on suspicion of sexually abusing his 7-year-old great-granddaughter and a 10-year-old friend.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Girl alerted Bris โ€“ man convicted of child rape

A 41-year-old man has been convicted of child rape and sentenced to prison after engaging in sexual activity with a girl under the age of 15 who misrepresented her age.

Mar 19 โ€ข 09:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Former Teacher in Hokkaido Receives Suspended Sentence for Illegal Filming Incident

A former middle school teacher in Chitose, Hokkaido, received a suspended prison sentence for filming teenage girls changing clothes, highlighting serious abuses of trust in educational environments.

Mar 19 โ€ข 05:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Minas Gerais man targeted in international investigation over child and adolescent sexual exploitation network on the internet

A 21-year-old man from Itabira is under international investigation for his alleged involvement in an online sexual exploitation network targeting children and adolescents.

Mar 18 โ€ข 22:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

16 years after the crime, the Public Ministry charges dentist suspected of sexually assaulting child from his own family in Paranรก

Luis Alberto Pohlmann Jรบnior, a dentist, has been charged with the sexual abuse of a minor relative in Paranรก, Brazil, after a lengthy investigation unveiled multiple allegations against him.

Mar 18 โ€ข 21:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Marcelo Porcel, the businessman accused of sexually assaulting his children's schoolmates, only said that he is innocent

Marcelo Porcel, accused of sexually assaulting schoolmates of his children, maintains his innocence during a court hearing.

Mar 18 โ€ข 14:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Couple Abuse on Minors: Even Photos of Nephews in Chat

A journalist and his partner were arrested in Rome for sexual violence against minors and possession of child pornography, leading to concerns about the safety of their own children.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
Crime & Justice

Only the fear of discovery separates them from child abuse. 1 in 10 men would consider it, scientists say

A recent study reveals that nearly 10% of men would contemplate child abuse if they believed they would not be caught, highlighting serious societal issues surrounding sexual predators.

Mar 18 โ€ข 10:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Girl raped by grandfather, a doctor, reveals father's request not to tell mother about the crime

A 76-year-old doctor in Sรฃo Paulo has been arrested for the sexual abuse of his four-year-old granddaughter, with alarming revelations from the child's mother about the father's attempts to silence her.

Mar 18 โ€ข 08:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested in Manaus suspected of raping his three-year-old nephew

A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Manaus on suspicion of raping his three-year-old nephew.

Mar 17 โ€ข 19:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Children assaulted in live streaming for 25 francs (less than 30 euros): the horrific investigation in Switzerland

An investigation reveals a horrifying network in the Philippines involving the live-streaming of child sexual abuse for a small fee.

Mar 17 โ€ข 17:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man is arrested on suspicion of storing and sharing child sexual abuse content in Itu

A man was arrested in Itu, Brazil, on suspicion of storing and sharing child sexual abuse material during a Federal Police operation.

Mar 17 โ€ข 16:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police executes search warrant in Amazonas in operation against child sexual abuse on the internet

The Federal Police in Brazil carried out a search and seizure operation in Amazonas as part of a nationwide effort to combat online child sexual abuse.

Mar 17 โ€ข 16:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested in Pernambuco suspected of virtual sexual crimes against a 9-year-old child in MA

A 23-year-old man was arrested in Pernambuco, Brazil, on suspicion of committing virtual sexual crimes against a 9-year-old child living in Maranhรฃo.

Mar 17 โ€ข 15:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
Crime & Justice

Man caught on video trying to lure child hawker with โ‚ฆ1,000 for sex

A man was filmed attempting to lure a young girl into a sexual encounter with โ‚ฆ1,000, leading to public outrage and confrontation.

Mar 17 โ€ข 13:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police execute two search and seizure warrants for child and adolescent sexual abuse in the region

The Federal Police conducted search and seizure operations in Resende and Barra Mansa, Rio de Janeiro, targeting online child sexual abuse as part of a larger initiative.

Mar 17 โ€ข 12:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Child Abuse: Internet Providers Can No Longer Scan Chats

Starting April 4, 2024, US internet providers will be prohibited from scanning private communications in the EU for child sexual abuse content, significantly impacting investigations.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police arrests suspect of committing online child sexual abuse

The Federal Police in Brazil arrested a suspect in connection with online child sexual abuse as part of the 'Digital Guardian Operation.'

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Switzerland, they paid 30 euros to watch online the rape of children in the Philippines

A Swiss investigation reveals that child sexual abuse was live-streamed for a fee, exposing a troubling connection between foreign predators and Filipino minors.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Childcare worker on trial for alleged digital rape of child

Childcare worker Arvind Ajay Singh stands trial in Maroochydore District Court for allegedly digitally raping a child at a Queensland childcare center in 2022.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police launched 3 operations a day against child sexual abuse crimes on the internet in 2025

The Brazilian Federal Police conducted 1,132 cybercrime operations against child sexual abuse in 2025, averaging three operations per day.

Mar 17 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Elderly man arrested on suspicion of vulnerable sexual abuse against three grandchildren under 10 in RS

A 63-year-old man has been arrested in Canoas, Brazil, on suspicion of sexually abusing his three grandchildren, aged 3, 4, and 8.

Mar 17 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Hollywood Star Sexually Abused at Age 11: "It Haunts Me"

Hollywood actress Valerie Bertinelli, 65, shares her experience of childhood sexual abuse in her memoir 'Getting Naked', expressing the lasting impact it has had on her.

Mar 16 โ€ข 20:44 UTC

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