Tip from New Zealand prompts arrest of California man accused of sexually abusing, filming 8-year-old
LA TimesA tip from New Zealand led to the arrest of a Riverside County man suspected of filming pornographic videos of an 8-year-old boy, and authorities are now searching for more potential victims. Child exploitation investigators in New Zealand contacted Homeland Security Investigations on Sept. 2 after they discovered a link containing videos and images of child sexual abuse originating from Riverside, authorities said. A joint investigation between the Riverside County Child Exploitation Team and HSI officials led to the arrest of Lario, authorities said, and a search of his home revealed the identity of the alleged 8-year-old victim. “This arrest highlights HSI’s ability to coordinate with its international and state and local partners to swiftly pursue offenders and bring them to justice.” Investigators believe there may be more victims and are asking anyone with information to call the Riverside County Child Exploitation Team hotline at 723-3595.
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