Teacher in Hong Kong among 272 arrested in child sexual abuse raids coordinated by Singapore agencies

Singapore police and their foreign counterparts conducted raids at 236 spots during a cross-border crackdown. - PHOTOS: SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE via The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): A teacher in Hong Kong, who allegedly persuaded children to send him nude photos of themselves, was among 272 people arrested in an operation coordinated by Singapore targeting online child sexual exploitation activities.

The operation, which took place between Feb 26 and March 29, 2024, saw the involvement of Singapore police, including the Criminal Investigation Department, and their foreign counterparts in Hong Kong and South Korea.