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WMACA: Devastated over reports of 10m child abuse material

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Advocacy manager for Women and Men Against Child Abuse, Luke Lamprecht has expressed shock following the news of a 35-year-old South African male who was arrested in Midrand on Friday after he was found in possession of about 10 million photos and videos of child abuse material.

The arrest followed information received from international law enforcement agencies - including the FBI - about the suspect's Johannesburg operation.

Lamprecht spoke to Mmangaliso Khumalo.
18 Jan 2025 5AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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