In May 2011, Canadian authorities executed a search warrant on Azov’s premises, leading to its permanent closure. This sparked a three-year global investigation involving law enforcement from dozens of countries, including the U.S., UK, and Australia. The Findings
. Among those arrested were individuals in positions of trust, such as teachers and foster carers. Convictions UPDATED New Azov Films Boy Fights 10 Even More Water
: Azov claimed their materials were legal in Canada and the U.S. because they did not depict explicit sexual acts, attempting to exploit a "gray area" in child pornography laws. The Investigation: Project Spade (2011–2013) In May 2011, Canadian authorities executed a search
: In the U.S., customers of Azov were often prosecuted under laws regarding the "lascivious exhibition of the genitals," even if the films did not show explicit sex. COPINE Scale Among those arrested were individuals in positions of
: Titles often featured boys in athletic or recreational scenes, frequently nude. The Marketing Strategy