Who is Schlep? Roblox YouTuber gets account banned after catching alleged child predators live on stream

Time of India

3 days ago

(Image via @RealSchlep/YouTube & Roblox Corporation)
Schlep, a YouTuber who built his online following by hunting alleged 'predators' inside Roblox, is now in the headlines for a very different reason. The 22-year-old creator's Roblox account has been terminated, and he says the gaming giant has sent him a cease and desist letter threatening possible legal action.
YouTuber behind viral predator stings loses Roblox account overnight
On August 10, 2025, Schlep took to X (formerly Twitter) to reveal that his Roblox account was gone. Alongside the announcement, he posted screenshots of what he says is a cease and desist notice from Roblox Corporation accusing him of 'unauthorized and harmful activities' on the platform.
The letter accused him of violating Roblox's rules by engaging in staged child-endangerment chats, posting identifiable information, and moving conversations off-platform.
Schlep's videos, popular on YouTube, often showed him posing as minors to bait adults attempting inappropriate contact. He claims his work has helped lead to six arrests across the United States. Roblox, however, said the methods crossed the line, arguing they interfered with official safety measures.
Roblox says 'good intentions' don't override safety rules
In the notice, Roblox reportedly acknowledged that Schlep's stated goal was protecting children. However, the company argued that his methods disrupted its own moderation and safety systems, potentially increasing risk for players.
The letter stated that failing to report suspicious activity through official Roblox channels was a violation, one that, in the company's view, exposed users to harm. The termination, it said, was in line with its community standards, and it warned that further violations could lead to legal action.
Schlep takes his fight to Senator Ted Cruz
Less than 24 hours later, Schlep's story took another turn. On August 11, he tagged U.S. Senator Ted Cruz in a public post, asking for a conversation about Roblox and child safety.
In the message, Schlep identified himself as a Texas resident and said he was a victim of grooming on Roblox as a child.
He argued that the platform's negligence toward protecting young players had already been the subject of lawsuits in Texas. He also claimed that despite his own efforts leading to multiple arrests, Roblox targeted him instead of addressing the root problem.
A viral flashpoint for gaming, safety, and free speech
Schlep's situation has become one of the most talked-about Roblox controversies of the year. His fans see a whistleblower punished for protecting kids; Roblox sees a rogue actor bypassing safety systems.
For now, his account remains closed, the legal warning stands, and the community is left wondering whether this is the end of his Roblox career — or the start of an even bigger fight.
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