US authorities announced the arrest of 255 people in a massive sweep against suspected paedophiles.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement director John Morton said Operation iGuardian targeted online sexual abusers as well as perpetrators who possess, produce or trade child pornography. In a statement, he said the five-week operation rescued 61 child victims.
Most of those arrested were from the United States, with additional arrests in Brazil, Canada, Israel, Mexico, the Phillipines, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand. Morton said 17 of those arrested held positions of trust, including nine teachers and three clergy members. Full story
