Police carry out an operation against teenagers suspected of grooming children on the internet and encouraging self-harm and suicide in SP
Investigation focuses on suspects who encourage self-harm and suicide in children and adolescents
Quick Look
- The São Paulo Civil Police began an operation this Friday against suspects of enticing minors on the internet to engage in self-mutilation and suicide.
- The investigation was motivated by a case involving a 12-year-old girl.
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Why It Matters
The investigation began after the identification of content that encouraged a 12-year-old girl to harm herself and take her own life.
The São Paulo Civil Police launched, this Friday morning (13), an operation against suspects of grooming children and teenagers via the internet and encouraging practices of self-mutilation and suicide. The investigation began after identifying content that encouraged a 12-year-old girl to hurt herself and take her own life.
According to the SSP, since the creation of the center, 439 children and adolescents and more than 1,100 animals have been rescued or protected in actions related to the unit's work. Currently, more than 3 thousand targets are continuously monitored.
Open Questions
- How many suspects were detained in the operation?
- What digital platforms were used by the suspects?
