Chainalysis has released results from Operation Lighthouse, a multinational effort focused on criminal networks linked to child sexual abuse material, or CSAM. According to Bitcoin.com, the initiative reviewed 29,120 cryptocurrency addresses and digital identifiers across more than 100 clearnet and darknet platforms, forums, and distribution networks. The effort generated 14,300 investigative leads and identified more than 7,700 suspicious accounts, along with connected suspects spread across 125 countries. The operation was organized in New York by the National Cyber-Forensics and Training Alliance in the United States. At least nine law enforcement agencies and more than 13 private-sector and nonprofit groups took part, including Europol, the Australian Federal Police, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and the UK National Crime Agency. Chainalysis said the leads may later result in account restrictions, arrests, and prosecutions. It added that enforcement outcomes are expected to continue through 2027 and that the collaboration model may be extended to other forms of crypto-related crime.
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has published results from Operation Lighthouse, a multinational campaign targeting criminal networks tied to child sexual abuse material, or CSAM, according to Bitcoin.com.
Chainalysis said the effort examined 29,120 cryptocurrency addresses and digital identifiers. The investigation spanned more than 100 clearnet and darknet platforms, forums, and distribution networks. It produced 14,300 investigative leads and identified more than 7,700 suspicious accounts, as well as connected suspects across 125 countries.
Who took part in the operation
Operation Lighthouse was organized in New York by the National Cyber-Forensics and Training Alliance in the United States. At least nine law enforcement agencies and more than 13 private-sector organizations and nonprofits were involved.
The participants named by Chainalysis included Europol, the Australian Federal Police, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and the UK National Crime Agency.
What comes next
Chainalysis said the leads could later translate into account restrictions, arrests, and prosecutions. It also said enforcement outcomes are expected to continue through 2027, and that the same collaboration model is planned for expansion into other crypto-related criminal activity.
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