Child Abuse Content: 20 Arrested | Police News
- An international law enforcement initiative has led to the arrest of 20 individuals across multiple countries.
- The investigation began in late 2024 when the Spanish National Police discovered instant messaging groups dedicated to sharing child sexual exploitation images.
- INTERPOL reported that Spanish investigators presented Operation Vibora at a Latin America victim Identification Task Force meeting in Chile in December 2024.
A global law enforcement operation has resulted in the arrest of 20 individuals implicated in the production and distribution of child sexual abuse material. This multi-national effort, spanning the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Oceania, saw authorities quickly crack down on suspects identified thru a Spanish National Police investigation. The operation, coordinated through INTERPOL and Europol, led to multiple arrests, including those of a teacher and a healthcare worker. News Directory 3 has the latest updates on this developing story. Discover what’s next as international agencies continue working to dismantle these criminal networks.
Global Operation nets 20 in Child Abuse Material Case
Updated June 07, 2025
An international law enforcement initiative has led to the arrest of 20 individuals across multiple countries. The suspects are accused of producing and distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
The investigation began in late 2024 when the Spanish National Police discovered instant messaging groups dedicated to sharing child sexual exploitation images. Identifying 88 suspects across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Oceania, spanish authorities alerted INTERPOL and Europol.
INTERPOL reported that Spanish investigators presented Operation Vibora at a Latin America victim Identification Task Force meeting in Chile in December 2024. This allowed officers from across Latin America to share information, provide leads, and launch coordinated actions.
Spanish authorities arrested seven suspects in Barcelona, Valladolid, Sevilla, Murcia, and jaén. The arrests included a teacher accused of sharing CSAM online and a healthcare worker accused of paying minors from Eastern Europe for CSAM content. Authorities also seized computers, mobile phones, and other devices.
Ten additional suspects were arrested in Latin America with INTERPOL’s assistance, including three in El Salvador and a teacher in Panama. Further arrests occurred in Europe and the United States.
What’s next
Law enforcement agencies continue to collaborate internationally to combat the production and distribution of child sexual abuse material and identify further suspects involved in these networks.