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16 people arrested in five Australian states over child abuse website

Sentinel Digital Desk

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) said on Monday that a two-year international investigation into a website where users pay for child abuse material has lead to the arrest of 16 people in the country. Authorities were also able to remove four Australian children from further harm, reports Xinhua news agency. The investigation was initiated by US Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), who provided information to international police and child protection organizations. (IANS)