Utah sting operation captured offenders targeting children for sexual exploitation

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Operation Cyber Strike—a project of the Utah Internet Crimes Against Children—was able to snare 15 offenders accused of sexually exploiting children during a four-day sweep April 22-25.

SALT LAKE CITY — A multi-day operation by the Utah Internet Crimes Against Children snared 15 offenders accused of sexually exploiting children last month.

Task force agents also conducted undercover chats on social media to find offenders seeking children for sexual activity. “As disturbing as it is to have so many predators lurking in social media and gaming apps, it is equally comforting to know how effective our team is at combating those who actively seek to exploit children.

The Utah County Sheriff’s Office hosted the four-day operation in Provo, which included over 70 task force agents who participated from 31 different federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.

 

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