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Italy probe leads to Singapore arrests
Italian investigation exposes Telegram child abuse network, resulting in two Singapore arrests.
In brief
Italian investigation exposes Telegram child abuse network, resulting in two Singapore arrests. Two men in Singapore arrested for possessing child abuse material linked to an Italian-led Telegram network with over 1,000 users worldwide. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Italian probe targets Telegram network
Italian authorities investigated a Telegram community known as New Saga with over 1,000 users worldwide.
Singapore arrests confirmed
Singapore police arrested two men aged 27 and 33 for possessing or gaining access to child abuse material.
Fly Trap operation details
The Fly Trap operation identified 996 accounts from 98 countries linked to the New Saga Telegram network.
Operation origin
Italian authorities began the investigation in 2024 after a tip from US Homeland Security Investigations.
Network structure
The network was run by four Italians and a Swiss national with over 1,000 users worldwide.
Singapore legal consequences
In Singapore, possession of child abuse material can lead to up to five years in jail, fines, or caning.
Here's the gist
Two men in Singapore arrested for possessing child abuse material linked to an Italian-led Telegram network with over 1,000 users worldwide.
