Amm/sto: Arrest of 68-year-old for possession and distribution of child pornography

Arrest of a 68-year-old man for possession and distribution of child pornography in the province of Famagusta

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After evaluating information and evidence that a specific account user on a file sharing platform acquired and possessed child sexual abuse material, members of the Cybercrime Prosecution Branch proceeded to arrest a 68-year-old person.

Specifically, yesterday morning members of the Electronic Crime Prosecution Branch and the Forensic Electronic Data Laboratory, carried out a search based on a court warrant in a building where the 68-year-old works in the province of Famagusta, where they located and received for further scientific examinations, two laptops, a mobile phone and seven hard drives.

The Cybercrime Prosecution Division continues the examinations.