Western Cape teen linked to child sexual abuse network arrested
A 16-year-old in the Western Cape has been arrested for involvement in an international child sexual abuse network known as '764'. The arrest followed a joint operation involving the FBI and other international law enforcement agencies.
Why it matters
The case highlights the global reach of online criminal networks targeting minors and the effectiveness of international law enforcement cooperation.
CAPE TOWN - Western Cape police have arrested a 16-year-old Malmesbury teenager linked to an international child sexual abuse network.
The teenager was arrested following a joint intelligence operation involving international law enforcement agencies.
They include the FBI, US Homeland Security and the Occult Unit.
Police confiscated the suspect's devices containing explicit images and videos depicting child sexual abuse and animal mutilation.
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