Murray, Kentucky – A Calloway County man was arrested on child exploitation charges following an ICAC investigation.
According to Kentucky State Police, 25-year-old Aiden Luke Santos was arrested Feb. 26 as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation conducted in Murray.
Police said Santos was taken into custody and lodged at the Calloway County Detention Center.
According to Kentucky State Police, Santos allegedly faces multiple charges, including 10 counts of distribution of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance involving a child under the age of 12. Authorities said the investigation was conducted by the agency’s Electronic Crime Branch as part of its ongoing efforts to investigate internet-based child exploitation.
Kentucky State Police stated that the arrest followed investigative efforts tied to the ICAC Task Force, which works to identify and apprehend individuals suspected of online child exploitation offenses.
Officials have not released additional details regarding the length of the investigation or whether further arrests are expected. The case remains under investigation, according to authorities.
The ICAC Task Force operates statewide and collaborates with local, state and federal agencies to investigate internet crimes involving minors. Cases such as this often involve digital evidence and coordinated enforcement efforts.
The investigation may serve as a reminder for students and young social media users about the risks associated with online platforms.
Santos’ case will proceed through the Calloway County court system.
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