www.interpol.int 95 Arrested in International CSAM Crackdown
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- •95 suspects arrested in a global CSAM operation.
- •Operation involved 17 countries and executed 127 warrants.
- •One child victim was rescued during the crackdown.
An INTERPOL-coordinated operation has led to the arrest of 95 suspects involved in the distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) across 17 countries in Latin America and Europe. The operation, named International Effort Confluencia, spanned from March to September 2026 and involved executing 127 warrants. Authorities rescued one child victim during the crackdown. The arrested individuals were primarily male, with 89% of the suspects fitting this demographic. The operation revealed the increasing use of digital platforms for grooming children and monetizing abuse material. INTERPOL emphasized the urgent need for effective cross-border cooperation to combat these crimes. Material seized during the investigation is expected to help identify more offenders and at-risk children. This follows previous operations that have seen multiple arrests and the dismantling of significant CSAM platforms.
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