Investigator Flags 26 OnlyFans Accounts for Child Exploitation

An investigation has uncovered 26 OnlyFans accounts suspected of hosting sexual content involving underage girls, prompting significant concern over the platform's content moderation. Matt W.J. Richardson, a child exploitation investigator, reported these accounts to authorities on December 16, noting alarming characteristics of the depicted minors. Following the report, OnlyFans swiftly removed the accounts, reaffirming its zero-tolerance policy for child sexual abuse material. However, the incident raises questions about the effectiveness of OnlyFans' onboarding and content vetting processes, especially given the subscription model that can obscure oversight. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is involved in investigating the reports, although they could not comment on specific cases. Experts emphasize the ongoing challenges adult content platforms face in policing illegal material effectively.