May 4, 2026 at – 07:03
A prosecutor-police delegation is currently carrying out the international operation “Allies for Children VI”, a coordinated offensive in 16 countries to dismantle distribution networks of child sexual abuse material (MASI). In Paraguayan territory, investigators have already neutralized five strategic objectives after detecting the circulation of more than 12,000 illicit files on digital platforms.
The National Police, through the Department Specialized in Cybercrime Investigation, and the Prosecutor’s Office carry out a series of procedures this Monday within the framework of the international operation “Allies for Childhood VI”.
This coordinated operation aims to identify and dismantle distribution networks of Child Sexual Abuse Material (MASI)according to authorities.
The operation has the alliance and participation of 16 countriesincluding Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Spain, United States, France, Mexico and Paraguayamong others, supported by multiple international organizations.
Regarding the digital impact in Paraguay, the researchers detected and analyzed more than 12,000 MASI files. According to technical reports, the massive downloading and distribution of photos and videos by the suspects was identified, which activated the alerts of international agencies.
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Interventions and arrests in national territory
In Paraguayan territory they were neutralized five strategic objectives. The investigation focused on high-impact individuals, according to authorities.
The operation involved raids, arrests and the seizure of various electronic equipment and storage media for subsequent expert examination.
The operation is still ongoing and the authorities are expected to provide a detailed report once all the interventions planned for this Monday are completed.
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The prosecutor participates in the Public Ministry Ruth Karina Benitezof the Specialized Unit for the Investigation of Computer Crimes and Money Laundering.
Raids in Emboscada and Mariano Roque Alonso
The head of the Computer Crime Department of the Police, Commissioner Diosnel Alarcónreported on two simultaneous procedures that resulted in the arrest of suspects and the seizure of equipment linked to the downloading of illicit material.
In the city of Ambushthe agents raided a home where they detained two people, allegedly responsible for downloading files with prohibited content. They were identified as Juan Carlos Céspedes Balbuena (40) and Sergia Clavel Ortiz (33).
In parallel, a second operation was carried out at the headquarters of a private security company located in Mariano Roque Alonso. At the scene, various electronic devices were seized that will be subjected to expert examination to determine from which equipment the downloads were made and identify those responsible.
Network that distributed content
The preliminary investigation confirmed the existence of an international network – with participation in our country – dedicated to sharing and downloading this type of files. The commissioner explained that, after the arrests, the authorities will analyze the role of each person involved to distinguish whether the material was for personal consumption or if there was a marketing structure.
In addition, a survey will be carried out in the suspects’ areas of operation to identify possible victims of child abuse who could have a direct connection with this network.
“The person who downloads cannot lie that he does it out of ignorance. First, because of the number of files he downloads and, second, you have to invoke the name of the file,” he mentioned.
Network technical details
Alarcó pointed out that, so far, researchers have identified five IP addresses linked to this network, although it is not ruled out that the number of people involved is greater than the number of devices detected.
The police chief explained that the group operated as a virtual community, using fast-downloading file-sharing applications such as Aresto distribute illegal material.
