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An Internet pedophile ring with up to 70,000 members thought to be the world's largest has been uncovered by police, a security official said Wednesday.
The European police agency Europol said in a statement that "Operation Rescue" had identified 670 suspects and that 230 abused children in 30 countries had been taken to safety. More children are expected to be found, Europol said.
It said that so far 184 people had been arrested and investigations in some countries were continuing. Most of those detained are suspected of direct involvement in sexually abusing children.
They include teachers, police officers and scout leaders, AP reported. One Spaniard who worked at summer youth camps is suspected of abusing some 100 children over five years.
Europol director Rob Wainwright said Wednesday the ring, which communicated using an Internet forum, was "probably the largest online pedophile network in the world."
"Those who have been members of the site can expect a knock on the door in the very near future," he said.
Massive pedophile ring busted; 230 kids saved - U.S. news - Crime & courts - msnbc.com
So disturbing. I am blown away by that number.