A married couple has been detained in Kyiv on suspicion of distributing child pornography and rape
Kyiv • UNN
Capital law enforcement officers have exposed a couple who created prohibited content and committed acts of violence. Equipment containing evidence of the crimes was seized from the suspects.
In the capital, law enforcement officers have exposed and detained a married couple suspected of producing and distributing sexual content involving children, as well as committing acts of violence. This was reported by the Office of the Prosecutor General, according to UNN.
Details
According to the investigation, the Kyiv residents organized criminal activities aimed at creating prohibited content.
It was established that the detainees not only distributed materials online but are also suspected of directly committing rapes.
During searches at the suspects' place of residence, law enforcement seized computer equipment, mobile phones, and storage media containing photo and video materials confirming the illegal activity.
Currently, both individuals have been notified of suspicion under several articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine relating to the sexual exploitation of minors and violent crimes.
Prosecutors have already petitioned the court to select a preventive measure for the suspects in the form of detention without the right to bail.
The pre-trial investigation is ongoing. Investigators are identifying the full circle of victimized children and individuals who may have been involved in the purchase or distribution of the illegal content.
Recall
In Kyiv, a married couple was detained on suspicion of distributing child pornography and rape. During searches, law enforcement seized computers and storage media containing prohibited content.