Czech police announced Tuesday that four people and an unnamed legal entity face charges for pressuring young women to create erotic material for OnlyFans and other social platforms.

The trafficking probe centers on a network accused of enlisting dozens of women barely past 18. Officers say the group preyed on the women's disadvantaged circumstances, inexperience, and lack of awareness, leaving them powerless over how their images were distributed.

OnlyFans functions as an adults-only service where creators sell access to photos and videos, including explicit material.

The platform's communications team has not yet replied to requests for comment.

Investigators report that after earning the women's trust, the suspects encouraged them to produce erotic content and sign agreements for management on social networks, chiefly OnlyFans.

Claims of misconduct reported in additional countries

Police stated the victims generally could not access the accounts built with their personal details.

The accused allegedly relied on psychological tactics, threats of penalties, and withholding payments to push victims toward more explicit material against their will.

The scheme produced at least 3.6 million crowns, or roughly 172794 dollars, in revenue, according to authorities.

Founded in 2016, OnlyFans serves hundreds of millions of users, with top creators earning millions yearly. The site is restricted or prohibited in places such as Turkey and has drawn repeated complaints.

A 2024 Reuters investigation documented more than 120 complaints to US police about nonconsensual explicit content appearing on the platform.

Similar allegations have emerged elsewhere, with the same report identifying at least 17 complaints to British officials regarding unauthorized material on OnlyFans.