AUSTIN, Texas —
Felipe Duron, 21, of Atascosa was arrested on federal charges of production of child pornography, coercion enticement of a minor, receipt of child pornography and possession of child pornography.
He was arrested on Oct. 15 after a National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Cyber Tipline report showed a 14-year-old girl was coerced to send nude images to Duron through social media.
The investigation showed that Duron requested and received nude images of the victim and then threatened to leak the images to the public if more were not sent.
Duron forced the victim into online sexual acts with other men while he recorded it. This case is being prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Texas.
“Dangerous predators can infiltrate any home through computers, tablets, or phones. Unfortunately, criminals lurking online often target our most vulnerable citizens and seek to exploit children,” Paxton said. “I am grateful for the work of our Sextortion Unit and the dedicated law enforcement officials they work with to bring criminals like this to justice.”
Paxton’s office works to protect children by using the latest technology to track down predators online. This case is the first arrest by a state grant-funded investigation position in the Texas Attorney General’s Office that focuses on sexual coercion. Paxton urges all parents and teachers to become aware of the risks children face on the internet and take steps to help keep them safe.
If you suspect someone is producing or downloading child pornography, you can report it to NCMEC.
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