Operation Lighthouse Flags 7,700 Suspect Accounts in Global CSAM Probe
A global operation led by Chainalysis has identified over 7,700 suspect accounts linked to child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The operation, called Operation Lighthouse, investigated 29,120 crypto addresses and digital identifiers connected to more than 100 CSAM platforms, forums, and distribution networks across the surface and dark web.
The investigation also generated 14,300 investigative leads across 11 crypto exchanges and payment services, and flagged suspects in 125 countries. Among those identified were 16 registered sex offenders.
Tom McLouth, senior intelligence analyst at Chainalysis, noted that the suspect pool included individuals with direct access to children, such as military personnel, law enforcement officers, medical professionals, and educators.