TikTok investigation sought by Spanish minister after child sexual abuse report
By Sara Brandstätter ( November 9, 2026, 13:08 GMT | Insight) -- TikTok could face an investigation by Spanish prosecutors after nonprofit Maldita.es reported finding more than 1,000 videos and images containing explicit child sexual abuse material on the platform. Spain’s youth and childhood minister, Sira Rego, said on Monday that her ministry had asked prosecutors to investigate and requested an urgent meeting with TikTok’s representatives. Her statement didn’t indicate whether an investigation had been opened.TikTok could face investigation by Spanish prosecutors following a report identifying more than 1,000 videos and images containing explicit child sexual abuse material on the platform, Spain’s youth and childhood minister said on Monday....
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