Franklin County, OH – A Franklin County man was arrested Thursday morning following a child exploitation investigation led by the county’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and the Columbus Division of Police.
According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Jeremy Cordial was taken into custody on Thursday, October 16, for allegedly receiving and distributing child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). Investigators said a search warrant was executed at Cordial’s residence after receiving reports that he was distributing large quantities of illegal digital content.
Detectives reported recovering a significant amount of digital evidence, including images and videos depicting child sexual abuse material. The Franklin County ICAC and Columbus police worked jointly to secure and process the evidence as part of the ongoing case.
Cordial was arrested and charged with Pandering Sexually Oriented Matter Involving a Minor, according to the sheriff’s office. Authorities said additional charges may be filed pending further investigation and indictment.
Anyone with information related to the investigation is encouraged to contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office ICAC Task Force.
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