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FATF report on issue of online child sexual exploitation

Published on: 14 March 2025
Published by LNB News

LNB News 14/03/2025

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Issue Date: 14 March 2025

Published Date: 14 March 2025

Jurisdiction(s): Eire and World

Article summary

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published a report addressing the significant and complex issue of online child sexual exploitation (OCSE). The report highlights the severe and long-lasting impact of these crimes on victims and their families. It focuses on two main types of OCSE: live-streamed sexual abuse of children (LSAC) and financial sexual extortion of children (FSEC). The report emphasises the importance of understanding the financial flows behind these crimes to detect, disrupt, and investigate them effectively. It also stresses the importance of employing investigatory techniques that cater to the needs of at-risk children. Recommendations have been provided to stakeholders, including members of the FATF Global Network, to enhance their ability to combat these crimes using financial intelligence, with an emphasis on victim-centric investigative strategies that minimise harm and reduce reliance on victim testimony.

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