Massive paedophile ring busted by cops

Massive online pedophile ring busted by cops
Five Americans among 184 people arrested; 230 abused children taken to safety

An Internet pedophile ring with up to 70,000 members — thought to be the world's largest —has been uncovered by police, a security official said Wednesday.

The European police agency Europol said in a statement that "Operation Rescue" had identified 670 suspects and that 230 abused children in 30 countries had been taken to safety. More children are expected to be found, Europol said.

It said that so far 184 people had been arrested and investigations in some countries were continuing. Most of those detained are suspected of direct involvement in sexually abusing children.

They include teachers, police officers and scout leaders, AP reported. One Spaniard who worked at summer youth camps is suspected of abusing some 100 children over five years.

Europol director Rob Wainwright said Wednesday the ring, which communicated using an Internet forum, was "probably the largest online pedophile network in the world."

Cori Bassett, a public affairs officer for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, said in an email that there had been five arrests and four convictions in connection with Operation Rescue in the U.S.

"Arrests so far have been made in Georgia and Connecticut. ICE continues to pursue the leads provided by Europol," she added.

The website was shut down following the three-year investigation, Europol said.

"The website operated from a server based in the Netherlands and, at its height, boasted up to 70,000 members worldwide," it added.

"It attempted to operate as a 'discussion–only' forum where people could share their sexual interest in young boys without committing any specific offences, thus operating 'below the radar' of police attention," Europol said.

"Having made contact on the site, some members would move to more private channels, such as email, to exchange and share illegal images and films of children being abused. Computers seized from those arrested have harvested huge quantities of child abuse images and videos," it added.

Police infiltrated site
The Europol statement said U.K. and Australian police infiltrated the site to identify the members who posed the greatest danger to children. Police also sometimes posed as children online as part of the investigation.

Law enforcement authorities from 13 countries, including the United States, Australia, Canada, Italy, Spain and the U.K., were involved in the case, Europol said.

The statement said Europol analysts had cracked the security features of a key computer server at the center of the network which uncovered the identities of suspected child sex offenders.

And, after his arrest, the forum's Dutch administrator helped police break encryption measures that shielded users' identities, allowing police to begin their covert investigations.

"Europol subsequently issued over 4,000 intelligence reports to police authorities in over 30 countries in Europe and elsewhere, which has led to the arrests of suspects and the safeguarding of children," Europol said.

Wainwright said he was proud of the "exceptional work of our experts in helping police authorities around the world to record these groundbreaking results."

"The safeguarding of so many vulnerable children is particularly rewarding and demonstrates the commitment of our agency to make Europe a safer place for its citizens," he added.

The investigation was led by Britain's Child Exploitation and Online Protection Center.

Peter Davies, of the center, said there would be more arrests as the investigations continue.

"Those who have been members of the site can expect a knock on the door in the very near future," he said.

In Britain, police said, the children involved were aged between 7 and 14.

Australian Federal Police commander Grant Edwards said suspects arrested in Australia ranged in age from 19 to 84 and used the Internet to "prey on children with anonymity, with subterfuge and with camouflage."

Children, Edwards said, "should be able to use the Internet safely, without fear of being approached or groomed by these online predators."

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All over the bloody world.

How the LEFT WING masturbate when the guilty are white.

[quote="Phillipa"]

How the LEFT WING masturbate when the guilty are white.[/quote?]

Disgusting remark. There is NOBODY in here who condones child abuse and all want much harder sentences for those who who commit such vile and evil crimes.

You do yourself no favors when you spout crap like that. Give it a rest drinky or whoever else you are pretending to be.

"...It attempted to operate as a 'discussion–only' forum where people could share their sexual interest in young boys without committing any specific offences, thus operating 'below the radar' of police attention," Europol said.

Tommy Monk wrote:"...It attempted to operate as a 'discussion–only' forum where people could share their sexual interest in young boys without committing any specific offences, thus operating 'below the radar' of police attention," Europol said.

Young boys or girls...no matter its all vile and disgusting.

You are right Cass, although it has to be pointed out that this is a huge and well organised peado ring of homosexuals.

Tommy Monk wrote:You are right Cass, although it has to be pointed out that this is a huge and well organised peado ring of homosexuals.

In this instance yes just as there have been many cases of girls being targeted or to be sold into slavery/prostitution/sex rings.

Yes some homosexuals are paedophiles just as straight people are and in all sections of societies or cultures or countries. One type of perpetrator is no better or worse than another type - they are all vile evil scum who should be castrated.

Whilst I agree with most of what you say, it has to be recognised that homosexuals only make up less that 1% of general population but are responsible for a hugely disproportionate amount of child sex abuse.

Tommy Monk wrote:Whilst I agree with most of what you say, it has to be recognised that homosexuals only make up less that 1% of general population but are responsible for a hugely disproportionate amount of child sex abuse.

I disagree Matti. Where did you get your figures from? Be interested to see.

Anyhoos I'm am off sick today....either upper respitory /sinus infection or strep throat...whatever it is I feel like crap so going back to sleep. Docs @ 4 thank goodness. Ill check in later. Bye for now x

Figures on NSPCC web site says about 30% of child abusers are men who target only boys.

Tommy Monk wrote:Figures on NSPCC web site says about 30% of child abusers are men who target only boys.

Where exactly on their site? I am currently there and this is what I see -
60-70% target girls only
20-33% target boys only
and 10% either sex

Nowhere does it say men are the only abusers of boys. They don't break it down for the sex of the abuser and I have looked through all sorts of their pages and pdf documents. If I missed it please do show me.

Thanks.

Phillipa wrote:

Cass wrote:

Drinky give it a rest. He is a jackass although has done some good in the past acts like a complete pillock with regards to this issue. Frankly I think hes a jerk who harms very serious issues with his behaviour.

And no Les nor David are militant so please give over saying it. You just make yourself look silly.

Hope the doc has worked out what the trouble is Cass. Just so you know:

Right Said Fred = Drinky
Tommy Monk = Matti
Phillipa = Alakaka

Sassy wrote:Hope the doc has worked out what the trouble is Cass. Just so you know:

Right Said Fred = Drinky
Tommy Monk = Matti
Phillipa = Alakaka

Oh. Apologies to all involved for getting you mixed up. My bad.

Docs in 3 hours sassy...cheers x

Cass wrote:

Sassy wrote:Hope the doc has worked out what the trouble is Cass.   Just so you know:

Right Said Fred = Drinky
Tommy Monk  = Matti
Phillipa = Alakaka

Oh. Apologies to all involved for getting you mixed up. My bad.

Docs in 3 hours sassy...cheers x

Well, they are all nuts so it's easy to do.

Fingers crossed for you x

Cass, that is what it says, and if you consider that the overwhelming majority of child sex abusers are men, then even if you only accept the lower figure of 20% as right, there is a clear over representation of those who target only boys in a homosexual way.

But it does say between 20-33%, and also the figures add up to over 100% in total if adding up the maximum given.



So a massive over representation none the less, up to maybe a third of all child abusers.

Fudge - can a mod please fix the quote thingummy please.

Cass wrote:

Tommy Monk wrote:You are right Cass, although it has to be pointed out that this is a huge and well organised peado ring of homosexuals.

In this instance yes just as there have been many cases of girls being targeted or to be sold into slavery/prostitution/sex rings.

Yes some homosexuals are paedophiles just as straight people are and in all sections of societies or cultures or countries. One type of perpetrator is no better or worse than another type - they are all vile evil scum who should be castrated.

How do you treat the women among them?  A radical mastectomy?

Original Quill wrote:

Cass wrote:

In this instance yes just as there have been many cases of girls being targeted or to be sold into slavery/prostitution/sex rings.

Yes some homosexuals are paedophiles just as straight people are and in all sections of societies or cultures or countries. One type of perpetrator is no better or worse than another type - they are all vile evil scum who should be castrated.

How do you treat the women among them?  A radical mastectomy?

Sorry meant to say chemically ...stupid kindle .....good point though....would chemical castration work on women? Hmmm something to ponder.

Cass, you can try to deny reality in any amount of smoke and mirrors you like.


To Just say the figures aren't defined there and then imply that women could be just as responsible clear deflection. And an attempt to deflect from an inconvenient truth.


Earlier yourself you say they should all be castrated, then you try to suggest that a large portion of offenders would be women!!!



We all know that almost all are men, so why try to waffle???

Tommy Monk wrote:Cass, you can try to deny reality in any amount of smoke and mirrors you like.


To Just say the figures aren't defined there and then imply that women could be just as responsible clear deflection. And an attempt to deflect from an inconvenient truth.


Earlier yourself you say they should all be castrated, then you try to suggest that a large portion of offenders would be women!!!



We all know that almost all are men, so why try to waffle???

I am not waffling Matti.....you SHOW ME WHERE IT SAYS HOW MANY ARE MEN AND HOW MANY ARE WOMEN.

Yes I readily admit to saying castrated (I did mean to put chemically) gut reaction....but as Quill rightly pointed out what about the women who abuse? It is not something I have given much thought to beyond prison but what is good for the goose is good for the gander and vice versatile.

Exactly where did I say a large portion are women.....that is the whole point - WE, don't know.

As if I am deflecting then surely by your logic so are you as you cannot produce the exact figures?

We don't know?



Prison numbers might be an easy starter......


How many men in jail?

How many women?

Tommy Monk wrote:We don't know?



Prison numbers might be an easy starter......


How many men in jail?

How many women?

I dont know. Do you?

I'm off to bed now....me head is banging and I'm coughing up a storm....hope antibiotics kick in soon ....

Enjoyed debate wish it was a nicer topic.

G'bite x

Tommy Monk wrote:We don't know?



Prison numbers might be an easy starter......


How many men in jail?

How many women?

Well, if you start going for statistics in prison, you are going to have to deal with the massive bias in criminal justice, not only against Blacks, but in favour of women. Did Debora LaFave ever spend ten minutes in jail? She was convicted of multiple acts of sex with a minor--OMG, a boy no less. Lol.

Cass is right. Numbers are largely irrelevant, when the real question is to define the punishment. If even one person in this paedophile ring turned out to be female, the question would remain.