GoKawiilINTERPOL-led operation arrests 95 suspects in CSAM distribution network across 17 countries
Law enforcement agencies from 17 countries in Latin America and Europe carried out an INTERPOL-coordinated effort called International Effort Confluencia, conducting four operations between March and September 2026. Authorities executed 127 search warrants, arrested roughly 95 suspects tied to online messaging groups distributing child sexual abuse material, and rescued a five-year-old victim whose parent had been producing and selling abuse content. Cases included an Ecuadorian suspect holding 15GB of images, a Panamanian group administrator overseeing more than 700 users, and an Argentine suspect accused of sextorting over 260 girls globally.
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The operation highlights how messaging platforms are increasingly exploited not just to share abuse material but to groom victims, coordinate offenses, and monetize illegal content, according to INTERPOL. Officials say seized material could lead to further identifications of both offenders and at-risk children, suggesting the crackdown's impact may extend well beyond the current arrests. The scale and cross-border coordination also underscore growing reliance on international cooperation and private-sector partnerships to combat online child exploitation.
- 95 suspects arrested across 17 countries in an INTERPOL-coordinated operation named Confluencia.
- 127 search warrants executed; a five-year-old victim was rescued from an abusive parent.
- Seized evidence is expected to help identify more offenders and at-risk children going forward.
Source: bleepingcomputer.com, 2026-10-15
Published there as: “Police arrests 95 suspects in international CSAM crackdown action”
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