Dutch police have seized the servers of Motherless, a pornography website that has been repeatedly linked to the distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The operation, confirmed by the Dutch Public Prosecution Service on July 22, 2026, targeted the site's infrastructure after years of complaints and investigations.
Motherless, which operated since the early 2000s, was known for allowing user-uploaded content with minimal moderation, leading to the proliferation of illegal material. Authorities in multiple countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, had previously flagged the site for hosting CSAM.
The seizure follows a coordinated effort by Europol and Dutch cybercrime units. The servers were located in the Netherlands, and the investigation is ongoing to identify the site's operators and users involved in illegal activities.
This action is part of a broader crackdown on online platforms that facilitate the spread of child exploitation content. Dutch police have urged other countries to cooperate in dismantling similar networks.
