Online Child Sex Blackmail Quadruples After Lockdowns
The instances of children being coerced into putting sexualised images of themselves online has increased by fourfold since lockdowns.
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Arizona Office of Education Promotes Chat for LGBTQ Youth Led by Planned Parenthood
The Arizona Office of Education promoted an online chat for LGBTQ kids that mixes minors with adults, intended for those ages 13-19. Facilitated in part by Planned Parenthood, it does not require parental approval to join and features discussions on sex and polyamorous relationships.
UK: Abdul Elahi Jailed for Blackmailing 2,000 Victims Into Paedophilic Activity, Self-Harming
Abdul Elahi, a serial blackmailer who targeted 2,000 victims online, forcing them to self-harm and engage in paedophilic activity, was jailed after admitting 158 charges committed against 72 victims.
‘Outrageous!’ — Govt Pulls Support Funding for Victims of Child Rape Grooming Gangs in Rotherham
The UK government has made an “outrageous” decision to end a grant supporting victims of grooming gangs in Rotherham, a local MP has said.
Experts: Swedish Law Allows Child Abusers to Keep Indecent Images on Cloud Drives
Swedish child sex abusers have been able to keep indecent images of children as long as they are stored on a cloud service, experts say.
Sweden: Police Find Difficulties Prosecuting Paedophiles on ‘Sugar Baby’ Websites
Swedish authorities say they are having difficulty prosecuting online paedophiles who use “Sugar Baby” websites to give children cash and gifts in exchange for sex.
Child’s Profile on Gay Sex Site Got Offers from Over 100 Men, Pride Activist in Sex Sting
An unnamed head of the Swedish gay pride movement was allegedly caught sending sexually explicit messages to a 14-year-old boy who was actually two undercover Swedish journalists.
80,000 UK People Pose Online Sex Threat to Kids
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s home secretary says up to 80,000 people pose an online sexual threat to children, and warned that major internet companies could face new laws and regulations forcing them to ramp up efforts to protect children.
‘Paedophile Hunters’ Evidence Used to Charge 150 Suspects, Police Object to Citizen Sting Operations
Evidence obtained by citizen sting operations organised by ‘paedophile hunters’ was used to charge 150 suspected sex offenders last year, but police urge the groups to stop.
