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Operation Midnight Shadow: Child exploitation operation ends with 14 arrested, 68 charges filed in multi-agency takedown
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points A total of 68 criminal charges have been filed in connection with the operation. The investigation culminated in a multi-agency takedown, resulting in 14 arrests.
A multi-state investigation has led to significant results in the fight against child exploitation. Operation Midnight Shadow, a month-long effort, targeted the online sexual exploitation of children. The investigation culminated in a multi-agency takedown, resulting in 14 arrests.
A total of 68 criminal charges have been filed in connection with the operation. The investigation was conducted over the course of a month, involving multiple states and agencies.
Further details about the operation and those arrested are available from the source. The outcome of the investigation highlights the ongoing efforts to combat child exploitation and hold perpetrators accountable.
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Published: August 20, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) ·
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