79 Arrested as Dark Web’s Largest Child Abuse Network ‘Kidflix’ Busted

Dark web child abuse hub ‘Kidflix’ dismantled in global operation. 1.8M users, 91,000+ CSAM videos exposed. 79 arrests, 39 children rescued.

In a major international crackdown, law enforcement agencies have taken down “Kidflix,” one of the largest known child sexual abuse material (CSAM) websites on the dark web. The platform, which had over 1.8 million registered users, was dismantled on March 11, 2025, in a coordinated effort involving authorities from more than 35 countries.

3.5 CSAM Videos Uploaded Every Hour

Authorities say the platform was active from 2021 until its seizure and was designed to grow fast. Kidflix allowed users to stream and download CSAM and used a system that rewarded uploads and engagement with cryptocurrency-based tokens. These tokens could be used to unlock higher-quality versions of the content.

The scale of the abuse is massive. The platform hosted around 91,000 unique videos, totaling more ...