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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

A man was arrested in Brazil after police discovered child sexual abuse images on his phone during a bus inspection.

A 29-year-old security guard arrested in Brazil for allegedly storing child sexual abuse content was released after a custody hearing.

A Louisiana priest has been charged with three counts of felony indecent behavior with a juvenile, related to incidents involving a 15-year-old.

A 51-year-old man was arrested in Catanduva, Brazil, on charges of producing, storing, and sharing sexual abuse material involving children and adolescents.

A teenager is being investigated following a search warrant executed in a child sexual abuse operation in Paraíba, Brazil.

A man in Avaré, Brazil, has been arrested for storing and sharing child sexual abuse material and promoting Nazism during a federal police operation.

A man suspected of producing, acquiring, and sharing child sexual abuse content has been arrested in Picos, Southern Piauí, during a Federal Police operation.

The Federal Police in Brazil arrested a 33-year-old woman suspected of sexually abusing her daughters and sharing child sexual abuse material online.

A former FDP member of parliament and a teacher are on trial for child sexual abuse involving the teacher's sons.

Reports indicate a significant rise in suspected sexual crimes against children and adolescents in Finland, particularly concerning the distribution of child sexual abuse material.

UN expert Mama Fatima Singhateh highlights ongoing challenges in protecting children from sexual abuse and exploitation, despite some progress in international cooperation and victim-centered approaches.

The detention of Helgi Bjartur, accused of raping a ten-year-old boy in Hafnarfjordur, has been extended until April 3rd.

An 82-year-old well-known obstetrician in Patras, Greece has been arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material after an international investigation was launched.

Geoff Guest, a former youth camp operator, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for child sexual abuse committed about 50 years ago.

A man was arrested in São Sebastião do Oeste, Minas Gerais, for possession of child sexual abuse material during a Police Federal operation.

An IT professional in Espírito Santo, Brazil, was arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material following a tip-off from the FBI.

Campaigners have accused the UK government of enabling child sexual abuse due to its inconsistent implementation of recommendations from a major inquiry.

Geoffrey John Guest, founder of the Petford Training Farm, has been convicted of child sexual abuse against a teenage boy over 18 months in the 1970s.

Two men were arrested in Bahia, Brazil, on charges of storing and sharing child sexual abuse content, indicating serious criminal activities involving minors.

A Brazilian man was arrested after U.S. police alerted local authorities about his involvement in downloading child sexual abuse materials.

ExpressVPN has announced its partnership with the Internet Watch Foundation to block access to child sexual abuse material (CSAM) while maintaining user privacy.

Federal Police in Brazil arrested a man in Sorocaba for storing illegal child sexual abuse material.

Two men were arrested in Guarabira, Brazil, on charges related to child sexual exploitation as part of a federal police operation.

The organization Save the Children has requested the removal of the controversial album cover of Scorpions' 'Virgin Killer' from its Finnish Wikipedia page, citing its inappropriate and offensive content related to child sexual abuse.

Robert 'Bobby' Edwards, co-founder of 'Squatty Potty', was arrested in Utah following accusations of purchasing and viewing child sexual abuse materials.

The Federal Police of Brazil is conducting an operation to investigate a suspect involved in the storage and distribution of child sexual abuse materials in the state of Amapá.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologized for describing Grace Tame, a child sexual abuse survivor, as 'difficult', clarifying that he was referring to her challenging life experiences.

Amazon has pulled a self-published gothic novel by French author Jessie Auryann from its platform amid backlash for its explicit content regarding child sexual abuse.

Marc Dutroux, a notorious Belgian criminal, faces new charges after authorities discovered child sexual abuse images in his prison cell during a search.

A study reveals uneven awareness of child sexual abuse and available support services in Estonia, particularly among men and urban residents.

A Civil Police operation in Porto Velho targeted a group suspected of child sexual abuse and trafficking of explicit videos.

The article discusses the devastating impact of child sexual abuse and the psychological mechanisms survivors use to cope with their trauma, often leading to destructive behaviors.

Paula Vogel reflects on her experiences and the portrayal of child sexual abuse in her works, linking it to broader societal issues of silence around abuse.

A Brazilian man known as Lubasa, who managed several major child sexual abuse forums on the dark web, was arrested by Brazilian Federal Police, revealing insights into a vast network of offenders.

Ryan Michelini was sentenced for discussing and sharing images related to child sexual abuse in an online chat group and for performing a sexual act in front of a child.

The Federal Police in Brazil is seeking additional victims by releasing the image of Ricardo Ferreira Lopes, who has been convicted of child sexual abuse and is currently incarcerated.

West Virginia has filed a lawsuit against Apple, claiming the company allows child sexual abuse material to be stored in its iCloud service.

Swedish Democrats propose indefinite detention for pedophiles as part of a new campaign promise to address child sexual abuse sentencing.

A 34-year-old teaching assistant has been sentenced to over 51 years in prison for sexually assaulting multiple young boys, including grooming and sending explicit messages.

A man in his fifties has been requested to be remanded in custody in connection with ongoing child sexual abuse investigations in Western Sweden.

A five-year-old autistic child named Anthony Gabriel died after being found floating in a stream in Maceió, with suspicions of sexual abuse.

Michael Brian Becton has been sentenced to 24 and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to 77 child sex offences against six children.

Finland's Parliamentary Legal Committee unanimously supports proposed amendments to the criminal code targeting the possession of violent and child sexual abuse images.