Overview

• The operation, conducted across all 55 FBI field offices, resulted in the rescue of 115 children and the arrest of 205 alleged offenders nationwide.
• Suspects face charges including child sex trafficking, production and distribution of child sexual abuse material, and online enticement of minors.
• Notable arrests include a Minnesota state trooper, a former Washington, D.C. police officer, and an undocumented immigrant in Virginia, showcasing the diversity of offenders targeted.
• Parental vigilance and community outreach played a critical role, with some arrests stemming from tips and disclosures during educational programs.
• Operation Restore Justice builds on the Department’s Project Safe Childhood initiative, reinforcing a longstanding federal commitment to combating child exploitation.