{
  "id": 19369484,
  "title": "Five Charged in Colombia Over Child Sexual Abuse Material Network",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/five-charged-in-colombia-over-child-sexual-abuse-material-network",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T17:55:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/11/10/colombia-charges-five-men-child-abuse-material-case/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Five men have been charged in Colombia for their alleged involvement in a network distributing child sexual abuse material. Prosecutors say the network operated between July 2024 and January 2025, circulating more than 600 videos and photographs across two private Telegram groups requiring payment for access. The Colombian National Police, in collaboration with DIJIN, conducted searches and arrests in Bogota, Villavicencio, and Soacha, with investigators using undercover tactics to uncover the distribution channels. The operation identified two private communities, Venta 33 and Cvpa, with around 90 and 59 members respectively, bringing their combined membership to approximately 149 users. The prosecutor's office reported that the broader network was linked to over 600 videos and photographs distributed during the period under investigation. The suspects allegedly charged users between 20,000 and 50,000 Colombian pesos for membership, after which they received invitation links to the private Telegram groups. Authorities also found references to packages containing up to 600 videos. The investigation led to the seizure of mobile phones, USB drives, and other electronic devices, with authorities examining the equipment for evidence to establish the defendants' individual roles and identify others involved. The operation identified digital identifiers associated with several countries and is examining this information to identify potential victims and pursue international cooperation.",
  "summary": "Colombian prosecutors have charged five men accused of storing and distributing more than 600 videos and photographs depicting child sexual abuse through two private messaging groups that required payment for access. The investigation, conducted jointly with the National Police’s Criminal Investigation and Interpol Directorate (DIJIN), led to searches and arrests in Bogota, Villavicencio and…",
  "key_points": [
    "Five men charged in Colombia for child sexual abuse material network.",
    "Network operated July 2024-January 2025, distributing over 600 videos/photos.",
    "Colombian National Police and DIJIN conducted searches, arrests in three cities."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}