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3 days ago
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West Haven man charged for sending and receiving CSAM through social media, documents say
Report child sexual abuse material to law enforcement by contacting the ICAC Tip Line at (801) 281-1211 or your local law enforcement agency. WEST HAVEN, Utah () — A West Haven man is facing felony charges for sending and receiving child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on a social media platform. It took investigators almost a year to track him down and charge him. Andres Rafael Diaz, 36, has been charged with 11 felony charges of sexual exploitation of a minor, with one of those charges having the 'aggravated' enhancement, making it a first-degree felony instead of second-degree. He is also charged with 10 misdemeanor charges of unlawful distribution of an intimate image. Sex offender arrested for attempting to meet child in Lehi, documents say On June 28, 2024, a social media company sent a CyberTipline about an account that was uploading and distributing CSAM to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. They forwarded the tip to the Utah Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force after identifying an IP address in Utah, documents say. Since last year, several search warrants and court orders have finally led investigators to connect the account to Diaz. According to the charges, during the investigation, they received more tip lines on the same suspect, which were also confirmed to be Diaz. On June 4, 2025, ICAC executed a search warrant at Diaz's residence and made contact with him. Documents say that he admitted to owning the accounts and sending and receiving CSAM on the social media platform. He told investigators he was 'unsure how many files of CSAM he sent to other users, but that it was a lot.' Out-of-state professor accused of 20 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor in Box Elder County Through social media, Diaz allegedly had graphic sexual conversations about underage children — including some that he knew in person — with other users. In these conversations, he also sometimes shared photos of an intimate partner, who told police they did not consent to those photos being sent to people other than Diaz. Diaz was booked into the Weber County Jail and is currently being held without bail. His initial appearance is set for Monday, June 6. Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Russia launches air strikes against Ukraine Lawmakers push forward with budget bill West Haven man charged for sending and receiving CSAM through social media, documents say 17-year-old in serious condition after two-car crash Proud Boys leaders sue DOJ over Jan. 6 prosecutions Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
‘Operation Hive Strike': 15 arrested in child exploitation sting in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY () — A four-day operation conducted by the Utah Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force resulted in 15 people being arrested, officials say. The sting, under the name 'Operation Hive Strike,' ran between April 14 and April 17 and involved over 80 agents from nearly three dozen federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Over the course of the four-day sting, agents posed as minors on various social media platforms. Director of Utah charter school arrested for alleged production, distribution of child pornography The 15 people arrested as a result of Operation Hive Strike are identified only as residents of Davis, Salt Lake, Summit, Utah, and Weber Counties. They are accused of using the internet to find children to meet up with in person for 'sexual activity.' According to the Office of the Utah Attorney General (OAG), the 15 suspects face felony and misdemeanor charges that include, but are not limited to, sexual exploitation of a minor, dealing in harmful materials to a minor, enticing a minor, aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor, aggravated sexual abuse of a child, sodomy on a child, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of a stolen firearm. In a press release, OAG said parents are vital in teaching children how to stay safe online. Parents are encouraged to educate their children about the dangers of speaking to strangers online and to teach them not to put any personal information out on the internet. The OAG also recommends that concerned parents use software or social media site settings to monitor children's internet activity and have regular conversations with their children about what they do on the internet. Any possible incidents regarding the sexual exploitation of a minor can be reported at any time through the UTAH ICAC Tip Line by calling 801-281-1211 or emailing . Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Utahns among those paying the most in housing costs, study says Supreme Court justices consider reviving industry bid to ax California clean car rule NFL Draft Preview: Quarterbacks and defensive standouts will go early 'Operation Hive Strike': 15 arrested in child exploitation sting in Utah Durbin, No. 2 Senate Democrat, to retire Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
