Investigation Initiated with Information from UK Law Enforcement
Characteristics of CSAM Site
- The CSAM site offers multiple paid membership plans.
- It utilizes QR codes to streamline cryptocurrency payments.
- It features various illegal content.
Possibility of Website Still Being Operational
- The first payment to this network began in July 2022.
- Activities continued at least until June 2025, and the website may still be available at this point.
- Given the severity of the situation, Chainalysis is actively sharing information with law enforcement agencies worldwide.
Support for Law Enforcement and Compliance Teams
- For Law Enforcement: We will support investigators in organizing and categorizing large amounts of information. We will use Chainalysis Reactor and Data Solutions to support investigations of both site users and administrators.
- For Compliance Teams: You can expect an increase in Chainalysis KYT alerts due to exposure to this organization. If you have any questions about reviewing CSAM alert thresholds or interpreting and responding to various activities, please contact us.
Ongoing Monitoring
Chainalysis will continue to monitor cryptocurrency fund movements related to this CSAM-related illegal activity infrastructure and provide the latest information to our customers and partners. We will continue to support efforts to prevent online child exploitation and pursue legal action against those responsible.
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