A major international investigation into the sexual exploitation of children has reached South Africa, with a 16-year-old from Malmesbury facing 11 serious criminal charges. The teenager was arrested following an operation involving the South African Police Service, the FBI and US Homeland Security,
after allegedly being linked to an international child exploitation network known as “764”. The case raises serious questions about the dangers facing young people online, how international criminal networks recruit or influence minors, and what parents need to know to protect their children. We’re joined by the South African Police Service to unpack the investigation and, importantly, what South Africans should be looking out for.

A major international investigation into the sexual exploitation&nbsp;of children has reached South Africa, with a 16-year-old from&nbsp;Malmesbury facing 11 serious criminal charges.&nbsp;The teenager was arrested following an operation involving the&nbsp;South African Police Service, the FBI and US Homeland Security, after allegedly being linked to an international child exploitation&nbsp;network known as &ldquo;764&rdquo;.&nbsp;The case raises serious questions about the dangers facing&nbsp;young people online, how international criminal networks&nbsp;recruit or influence minors, and what parents need to know to&nbsp;protect their children.&nbsp;We&rsquo;re joined by the South African Police Service to unpack the&nbsp;investigation and, importantly, what South Africans should be&nbsp;looking out for.

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