Four arrested in Bosnia in child exploitation case

The suspects, three from Trebinje and one from Jajce (Federation entity), were detained as part of an operation codenamed “Karika” carried out by police units from Trebinje, Bijeljina, and Jajce, under the supervision of prosecutors in Bijeljina and Trebinje.

Investigators say the men contacted children aged 13 and 14 through social media, pressuring them to create explicit photos and videos, and exposing them to pornographic material. In some cases, they allegedly tried to arrange meetings with the minors.

Police searched four locations linked to the suspects, seizing computers, phones, memory cards, and other devices believed to contain illegal material.

Authorities added that the suspects were also active in online groups where child pornography was shared and, in some cases, had created storage systems to keep and distribute the content.

The four men remain in custody and will be handed over to prosecutors to face charges.