German Authorities Continue Probe Into Child Abuse Network After Suspects Released

Seven men arrested in 2024 have been released as key allegations remain unsubstantiated, but investigators are analyzing extensive illegal material and pursuing new leads.

• Seven suspects arrested in late 2024 have been released from custody due to insufficient evidence for allegations of organized child pornography distribution.
• Investigators have not confirmed suspicions that the suspects acted as administrators or moderators on Darknet forums.
• Hundreds of thousands of child sexual abuse images have been discovered on seized electronic devices, prompting further analysis by authorities.
• The suspicion that a 12-year-old boy found in one suspect's apartment had been abused has not been substantiated.
• Authorities are pursuing indications of potential child abuse as part of the ongoing investigation into the suspects.

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