A 25-year-old woman, who works as a web designer, was arrested in Houghton on Thursday on charges of possessing child pornography and money laundering.
The arrest follows the previous week’s apprehension of her 35-year-old boyfriend, who was taken into custody during a joint operation conducted by the national and Gauteng provincial Serial and Electronic Crime Investigations (SECI) Units in Midrand.
“An intensive investigation by the SECI Units uncovered evidence linking the woman to criminal activities, including the possession of an estimated 10 million child pornography images and videos.
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“These materials were discovered on various electronic devices seized during an operation on Friday, 17 January 2025,” police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk said.
The investigation is ongoing, and further developments are expected.
The accused woman will appear before the Randburg Magistrates’ Court on Monday, January 27, 2025, to face the charges against her.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
