Authorities arrested more than 200 suspected child predators in a five-day, multiagency operation centered on online contact with minors last week, federal officials announced Wednesday.
“These depraved human beings, if convicted, will face the maximum penalty in prison — some life,” Attorney General Pam Bondi said during a news conference.
Because of the 205 arrests, Bondi said, 115 children across the U.S. were rescued from online predators. Charges include online enticement, child sex trafficking and the production, distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material, per a news release.
The investigation, dubbed “Operation Restore Justice,” was a joint effort of 55 FBI field offices and more than 90 U.S. Attorneys Offices across the country, the release said.
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200+ alleged child predators arrested in FBI operation, officials say
- by: Elizabeth Crisp
- 2025-05-08
- Source:
The Hill
- 05/08/2025
