Italian police have dismantled a suspected online child sexual abuse material network linked to Telegram, seizing more than 3,000 images and videos. Six people have been arrested and 18 others reported during raids across Italy, with the investigation coordinated by the Milan public prosecutor’s office. The probe began after police analysed devices seized from two people arrested in Milan last year. Investigators reconstructed multiple Telegram groups and identified 24 users allegedly involved in sharing child sexual abuse material. For three of the arrested suspects, investigators also found elements related to producing content featuring identified victims. Police carried out searches in several areas including Vibo Valentia, as well as in Campania, the province of Salerno, Sassari and Padua. The arrests involved men aged between 38 and 58. In total, police seized over 3,000 files, including images and video, along with computer material considered relevant to the investigation. The operation involved Postale police units including the operational centers in Milan, Naples, Florence, Genoa and Reggio Calabria. The case remains under investigation as authorities continue to work through the seized data and materials.