Based on an analysis of reported cases from 2022 to 2024, the report found that there were 14,146 cases in 2022, 15,542 in 2023, and 14,874 in 2024. Among them, cases involving those under 19 increased from 27.6 percent in 2022 to 28.6 percent in 2024.
The report also revealed a concerning rise in the number of offenders under 19. Juvenile offenders increased from 1,962 in 2022 to 2,042 in 2023 and 2,069 in 2024, accounting for approximately 13 percent of all offenders last year.
"Online spaces have become an integral part of many children's lives these days, leading to a rise in digital sexual violence," the center said. "Cases of online grooming, where perpetrators demand photos or videos and then use them for threats or illegal distribution, are on the rise. Many victims remain unaware of their exposure for extended periods," it added.
* This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.
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