Investigators dismantle child pornography networks on the dark web

zeit.de (German)

Investigators have shut down hundreds of thousands of illegal websites in a significant blow against child pornography networks operating on the dark web. The Bavarian State Criminal Police Office and a specialized prosecutor's office will detail the operation, which involved luring users with graphic images of child sexual abuse in fake dark web shops. The investigation utilized two innovative tools to uncover the criminal network, with the Bavarian Minister of Justice expected to provide further context and initial findings.


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