- Europol led a global operation that dismantled “KidFlix,” one of the world’s largest dark web platforms used by pedophiles, according to the law enforcement agency. The platform hosted over 91,000 child sexual abuse videos and had 1.8 million users globally.
- Authorities seized a server containing 72,000 videos and identified nearly 1,400 suspects, with 79 arrested.
- The operation protected 39 children and involved cooperation from 35 countries, including the U.S., Germany, Canada, and Australia.
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A major international operation dismantled one of the world’s largest pedophile networks, according to the European Union’s law enforcement agency, Europol.
The operation targeted a dark web streaming platform called “KidFlix,” which was home to more than 1.8 million users worldwide. Authorities said the platform served as a hub for sharing and distributing child sexual abuse images and videos.
Thousands of hours of abuse content hosted
Investigators said KidFlix hosted more than 91,000 videos depicting child sexual abuse. The content amassed over 6,000 hours of footage. Before being taken down, an estimated 3.5 new videos were uploaded to the site every hour.
Authorities confiscated the platform’s central server, which alone contained 72,000 videos.
Nearly 1,400 suspects identified globally
The investigation led to the identification of approximately 1,400 suspects worldwide. So far, 79 individuals have been arrested and charged with distributing child sexual abuse material.
German authorities, who played a leading role in the case, said they also focused on identifying victims. According to Europol, 39 children were protected as a result of the operation.
Europol’s largest coordinated operation
Europol described the bust as the largest operation it has ever coordinated. The international effort spanned 35 countries, including Germany, Australia, Canada, and the United States.
German police confirmed that a serial abuser was identified and apprehended in the United States. Few details about that case have been released.
Platform created by cybercriminal for profit
KidFlix was created in 2021 by an alleged cybercriminal who, according to Europol, made significant profits from the site. The platform allowed users to pay for child sexual abuse material using cryptocurrency.
