An 18-year-old man from Toronto has been arrested and charged for allegedly sending explicit photos to a minor.
According to police, the accused, whose name has not been released, began communicating with the victim, who is under the age of 16, through social media. The conversations eventually turned sexual in nature, and the accused is alleged to have sent explicit photos to the minor.
The victim’s parents became aware of the situation and contacted the police, who launched an investigation. The accused was arrested on Tuesday and charged with luring a child, making sexually explicit material available to a child, and possession of child pornography.
Police are reminding parents to monitor their children’s online activities and to have open and honest conversations about the dangers of interacting with strangers online.
The accused is scheduled to appear in court on November 30. Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Toronto Police Service’s Child Exploitation Section.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of educating young people about the potential risks of online communication and the need for parents to be vigilant in monitoring their children’s online activities. The Toronto Police Service is committed to protecting children from online predators and urges anyone with information about similar incidents to come forward.
