{
  "id": 9092922,
  "title": "Bukit Aman: Eight minors, two civil servants among 53 arrested over child sexual abuse material",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/bukit-aman-eight-minors-two-civil-servants-among-53-arrested-over-9092922",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T05:37:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/22/bukit-aman-eight-minors-two-civil-servants-among-53-arrested-over-child-pornography/236083"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, September 22 — A joint police operation involving Bukit Aman's Criminal Investigation Department and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has resulted in the arrest of 53 individuals nationwide. Among those apprehended are eight minors, aged between 13 and 18, as well as two civil servants, including a teacher. Bukit Aman Director Datuk M Kumar revealed that the minors were under investigation for possessing and distributing animated child pornography created using artificial intelligence (AI), deeming the situation a \"concerning trend\". The director emphasized the seriousness of the allegation, stating that the presence of minors and civil servants among the arrested poses a significant threat to children's safety. The nationwide raid, part of Operation Pedo 3.0, involved the arrest of 53 out of 92 targets following months of investigation.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 — Eight minors aged between 13 and 18 were among dozens arrested for possessing child&n...",
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  "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."
}