Between 12 and 23 May 2025, victim identification experts from over 30 countries and Europol analysed hundreds of images and videos depicting unidentified victims of child sexual abuse during the 16th edition of the Victim Identification Task Force (VIDTF). This two-week operation at Europol’s headquarters is dedicated to tracking down perpetrators and identifying victims across 100 million images and videos… Read More
Three children safeguarded following VIDTF 16
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