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880,000 pornographic files seized

o Nationwide sweep nets 31 individuals involved in selling, buying child sexual abuse material and illicit content

Some acted as administrators, offering paid access to CSAM via e-wallet and QR code transactions. Police have opened 29 investigation papers under various laws, including sections 8 and 10 of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, Section 292 of the Penal Code and Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63. Of these, 15 cases have received prosecution orders involving 17 individuals. Fifteen pleaded guilty and were fined between RM1,000 and RM10,000, while two cases would proceed to trial. Mohd Khalid stressed that online sexual exploitation of minors is a grave offence that will be met with uncompromising enforcement. “Police will continue to strengthen strategic cooperation with MCMC and both local and international enforcement agencies to ensure children are protected from exploitation, abuse and discrimination,” he said. “Those who trade in the dignity and safety of our children will face firm and decisive action.”

court between Sept 24 and Oct 10, while 14 others were released on bail,” he said. Authorities also seized 82 digital devices, including computers, mobile phones, modems and external drives. Preliminary checks revealed a staggering 880,000 files linked to CSAM and adult pornography, a 20-fold increase from Op Pedo 1.0 last year, which uncovered 40,000 files. Investigations also uncovered a 17-year-old suspect who allegedly earned RM76,000 within nine months by selling and distributing CSAM online. “The presence of commercial elements shows that this crime is becoming more structured and financially motivated,” Mohd Khalid said, describing the trend as “deeply alarming.” The suspects were found using platforms such as Telegram, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, dark web channels and cloud storage to access, share and monetise illicit material.

collapse at Km5.10 of Jalan Tun Sardon, the stretch of road also recorded 15 damaged slopes, seven fallen trees, four rockfalls and one instance of road subsidence. “A critical landslide was also reported along the federal road near Titi Kerawang Bendera, resulting in part of the road being closed.” Zairil said overall, 31 fallen tree incidents were reported to the Penang Island City Council, with immediate action taken in collaboration with the Fire and Rescue Department, Civil Defence Force, the council rapid response team, Geotechnical Division, Northeast and Southwest district PWD and police. He advised road users to be vigilant and drive cautiously, especially during heavy rain, adding that the public may contact the council hotline at 016-200 4082, PWD disaster hotline at 03 2610 7727 or lodge reports via the Pearl Apps. It was earlier reported that the landslide along Jalan Tun Sardon occurred at about 4.30pm, causing trees to fall and block the road. The incident was captured on a dashboard camera, showing the driver stopping abruptly and narrowly avoiding the landslide. – Bernama Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) revealed an alarming surge in the production and distribution of CSAM through social media and encrypted platforms. “This crime not only threatens the safety and wellbeing of children but also undermines the moral fabric of society and has the potential to escalate into more violent offences,” he told a press conference in Bukit Aman yesterday. The operation, coordinated by senior assistant commissioner Siti Kamsiah Hassan, was carried out between Sept 22 and 30 at 37 locations nationwide. It involved 206 officers and personnel from 14 police contingents and MCMC. Of the 37 suspects identified, 31 were arrested, comprising 25 primary targets and six others. Those arrested were males aged between 12 and 71, including teachers, engineers, graphic designers, cooks, students and unemployed individuals. “Seventeen suspects have been charged in

Ű BY FAIZ RUZMAN newsdesk@thesundaily.com

PETALING JAYA: More than 880,000 files of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and adult pornography were uncovered in a nationwide sweep that saw 31 people, including minors and professionals, arrested under Op Pedo 2.0, a major operation against online child exploitation. Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the joint operation between police and the Malaysian

Technical probe to be conducted on Penang landslide BALIK PULAU: A detailed technical

investigation into the landslide along Jalan Tun Sardon (Bukit Baru) will be carried out once cleanup works at the site have been completed, said Penang Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari. He said the priority was to complete the clearance works being conducted by a Public Works Department (PWD) appointed contractor so that the route can be reopened to vehicles, adding that the road is fully closed to all traffic until 6pm today. “Preliminary investigations confirmed that the landslide and slope failure were caused by heavy rain. “Repair and mitigation measures, including (the costs involved), will be (discussed) after receiving reports from technical agencies,” he said after surveying the landslide site yesterday with state PWD director Datuk Ahmad Nadzri Abdul Majid. Zairil said the site is still unsafe due to soil movement caused by water seepage, but continuous monitoring is being carried out. He added that in addition to the slope

Zairil said works are ongoing to quickly clear debris to facilitate reopening of the road. – BERNAMAPIC