Police in Cyprus and the United States worked together on a big case. They found a man who was part of a bad online operation. This operation hurt young people. A 53-year-old American man was found guilty. He will go to prison for 12 years.
The Cyprus Police were very important in this investigation. Their special Cybercrime Division found the large criminal group. This group hurt children in the United States. The case shows why countries must share information. They must also work together to stop online crimes against children.
The investigation started in 2020. The Cyprus Cybercrime Division got important information. It showed a big child abuse network. The police thought someone in the United States was in charge. This person targeted children aged 13 to 17. Cypriot police gathered a lot of evidence. It showed many children were hurt over a long time.
The Cyprus Police told their friends in the United States. The FBI in New York then took charge of the case. FBI agents and Cyprus police worked closely. They shared their knowledge. This helped them understand the man's bad actions. Their work helped find more victims.
Because of their teamwork, the police caught the man. A court in the United States made a decision on January 29, 2026. The man was sentenced to 12 years in prison. He cannot get out of prison early. He will serve the full sentence.
Officials said this case shows how much they want to protect children. They said crimes against children happen across borders. Countries must fight these crimes together. This conviction shows that working together is effective. It helps stop groups that hurt the most vulnerable people. This case reminds us that the internet can be dangerous. We need strong international police work.