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Three arrested in Hyderabad for sharing child exploitation material on social media
Hyderabad's Cyber Crime Unit has arrested three men for possessing and sharing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) on Instagram and Snapchat. The arrests were made based on alerts from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). The accused, aged 25, 26, and 32, were found to have downloaded, viewed, and shared CSAM on fake social media accounts. The police are investigating the cases further and analyzing evidence from the Cyber Tipline to identify others involved. The Hyderabad police have issued a public advisory emphasizing the importance of online safety for children. Parents are urged to monitor their children's online activities, educate them about internet safety, and use parental control tools. The advisory also encourages reporting any suspicious activity related to child exploitation.06:50 PM Jan 23, 2025 IST