BC Police Charge Alberta Man, 19, in Alleged Roblox Child-Luring Case
A 19-year-old Alberta man has been arrested and charged with child luring and sexual exploitation in a case allegedly linked to online gaming. Mounties in Kelowna, B.C., say Kenneth Livesey of Beaverlodge, Alta., was arrested on Oct. 29 and is also charged with making and possessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material. Police say the alleged victim had been “coerced” into sharing explicit photos and videos. An investigation involved internet child exploitation units in both B.C. and Alberta. Police say Livesey first made contact with the alleged victim on the online gaming platform Roblox before they began exchanging messages using Snap.
TL;DR
- A 19-year-old Alberta man, Kenneth Livesey, was arrested on Oct. 29.
- Charges include child luring, sexual exploitation, and possession of child sexual abuse material.
- The alleged victim was reportedly coerced into sharing explicit photos and videos.
- Contact was allegedly initiated on the online gaming platform Roblox before moving to Snap messaging.
- The investigation involved internet child exploitation units in B.C. and Alberta.