Bangladeshi author TIM Fakhruzzaman, also known as Tipu Kibria, has resumed his involvement in international child pornography following his release from jail in 2021. Arrested initially in 2014 for his role in child pornography, Tipu Kibria continued his criminal activities upon release, selling pornographic content to various international syndicates.

Despite being known for his children's books, including the "Horror Club" series, Tipu Kibria was found to be deeply entrenched in illicit activities. The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police disclosed this information at a press conference in Dhaka.

CTTC Chief Md Asaduzzaman revealed that Tipu Kibria was already on the watchlist of several countries as a member of international child pornography rings. His recent arrest, along with his accomplice Kamrul, took place in Khilgaon, Dhaka.

Initially arrested in 2014 with the assistance of Interpol, Tipu Kibria's recent arrest uncovered shocking details of his modus operandi. He would lure underprivileged children, especially in Dhaka's Gulistan, Ramna Park, and Suhrawardy Udyan areas, into pornography by promising money. Capturing obscene content indoors and in forests, he would then sell these materials to international syndicates, often editing and disseminating them via email and various apps.

Forensic analysis of Tipu's devices revealed a vast collection of illicit content, with thousands of photos and videos implicating him further. Despite charging high prices for these materials, Tipu paid the child victims minimal amounts, further highlighting the exploitation involved.

Authorities also identified Tipu's financial transactions, including through Western Union and mobile financial services, shedding light on his network of agents across the country. During the arrest, a child victim was rescued and returned to their family.

Tipu Kibria's descent into child pornography began in 2005, despite his initial success as a children's author. His arrest in 2014 exposed his deep involvement in international child pornography rings, which had been active in Bangladesh since 2005.

Confessing to his crimes before the court, Tipu Kibria admitted to luring or coercing hundreds of boys into pornographic films over the past nine years, as reported by BBC Bangla.