Massive Child Porn Sting Rocks Switzerland

BERN, Switzerland – In what police officials are calling one of the largest child porn raids since 2002, ten people have so far been arrested in Switzerland for their involvement with websites that allegedly distributed child porn. The raid was a coordinated effort among task force agents in more than 120 countries.

Police reportedly raided more than 400 homes throughout the country during the first week of September and the fallout from the investigation could carry on until the end of the year.

Police officials say they have uncovered more than 21 websites that featured substantial amounts of illegal child porn still shots and video footage.

Several of the people taken into custody are also suspected of sexually abusing children.

“This is a big operation... and very important," said Jürg Schäublin, a spokesman for the Federal Police Office. "We are confident that we are sending a signal that Switzerland does not tolerate child pornography."

Swiss Police officials are saying that the only comparable child porn investigation in size was conducted by child porn task force Operation Genesis.

The investigation was prompted by U.S. agents who supplied the Swiss police with a list of names of people associated with the 21 websites through their credit card numbers.

According to Schäublin, the arrests made in Switzerland have opened up a trail of likeminded investigations that have been traced to individuals in the dozens of other countries.

Swiss law states that anyone found guilty of downloading child pornography in Switzerland faces up to one year in prison and distribution of child porn carries a maximum three-year prison sentence.

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

Adult Networking Platform SpicyGigs.com Launches

SpicyGigs, a new adult industry networking platform, has officially launched.

Pineapple Support to Host 'Cream Pie Challenge' Fundraiser

Pineapple Support is hosting its Cream Pie Challenge through August to raise funds for mental health services for industry performers.

Kyrgyzstan President Signs Measure Outlawing Internet Porn

President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday signed into law legislation outlawing online adult content in the country.

NC Legislature Overrides Veto of Extreme Anti-Adult Industry Bill

The North Carolina state legislature on Tuesday voted to override Gov. Josh Stein’s veto of a bill imposing regulations that industry observers have warned could push adult websites and platforms to ban most creators and content.

Report: VPN Downloads Soar in UK Following Age Verification Deadline

Virtual private network apps, which can be used to circumvent geo-specific age verification requirements, are topping Apple App Store downloads in the U.K. in the wake of new Online Safety Act rules, the BBC is reporting.

Strike 3 Holdings Sues Meta for Pirating Vixen Media Group Content to Train AI

Vixen Media Group owner Strike 3 Holdings filed suit in federal court this week, accusing Facebook parent company Meta of copyright infringement and alleging that Meta has extensively pirated VMG content to train its artificial intelligence models.

Pineapple Support, Streamate to Host 'Navigating Grief and Loss' Support Group

Pineapple Support and Streamate are hosting a free online support group to help performers cope with grief and loss.

Friday is Final AV Compliance Deadline in UK

Friday, July 25 marks U.K. media regulator Ofcom’s deadline for user-to-user services such as tube, cam and fan sites to implement its requisite “highly effective age assurance” measures for preventing minors from viewing adult content.

AEBN Publishes Popular Searches for May, June

AEBN has released the top search terms for the months of May and June from its straight and gay theaters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Two Texas Bills Restricting Sex Toy Sales Fail to Pass

Two bills aimed at restricting sales of sex toys have failed to pass the Texas state legislature during its 2025 session.

Show More