Chainalysis-Assisted Probe Flags Thousands in Global Child Abuse Case
A major international law enforcement effort called Operation Lighthouse has led to the identification of over 7,700 suspect accounts tied to child sexual abuse material (CSAM) with the help of blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.
The operation examined more than 29,000 crypto addresses and digital identifiers connected to over 100 CSAM platforms, forums, and distribution networks across both the surface web and dark web. This analysis produced 14,300 investigative leads that were shared for further legal action.
Suspects in 125 countries have been flagged as part of Operation Lighthouse, including 16 registered sex offenders. The initiative brought together law enforcement agencies, private-sector partners, and nonprofits to support follow-on legal processes.