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SZ-8451

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SeizedChild Exploitation

A dark web site that hosted a massive amount of CSAM, it was taken down by the DOJ and IRS-CI. The operator was sentenced to prison in South Korea.

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Basic Information

Date Seized:October 1, 2019
Reason for Seizure:Distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
Law Enforcement Agency:DOJ
Category:Child Exploitation
Status:Seized

Impact Statistics

Estimated Financial Loss:N/A
Users Affected:250,000

Technical Details

Location:United States
Operator:Jong Woo Son
Technology Used:Tor Hidden Service
Operational Duration:2 years
Investigation Length:3 years

Timeline

Investigation Started

Investigation began 3 years before seizure

Site Seized

October 1, 2019

Important Notice

This information is compiled from public records and law enforcement announcements. The website mentioned here has been officially seized and is no longer operational. This database is for informational and educational purposes only.