Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has led a major international crackdown on online child sexual exploitation, rescuing 165 children and arresting 188 suspects across 14 countries.
In a statement on X on Sunday, September 21, Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, said the UAE Ministry of Interior co-ordinated the effort with partner agencies across multiple regions.
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Countries involved
The joint action brought together law enforcement from:
Russia
Indonesia
Belarus
Serbia
Colombia
Thailand
Nepal
Peru
Brazil
The Philippines
Kyrgyzstan
Ecuador
The Maldives
Uzbekistan
انطلاقًا من حرص قيادة دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة 🇦🇪 على حماية الأطفال أينما وجدوا، قادت وزارة الداخلية عملية دولية منسقة شملت (14) دولة، وهي روسيا، وإندونيسيا، وبيلاروسيا، وصربيا، وكولومبيا، وتايلاند، والنيبال، والبيرو، والبرازيل، والفلبين، وقيرغيزستان، والإكوادور، والمالديف،… pic.twitter.com/dky3f9r0SP— سيف بن زايد آل نهيان (@SaifBZayed) September 21, 2025
The operation achieved:
Dismantling of 28 criminal networks
Closure of online accounts used to target children
Deployment of cyber patrols across continents
Exchange of expertise to boost international co-operation
Sheikh Saif praised global partners for their commitment, stressing that protecting children demands collective and co-ordinated action.
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