Albuquerque man pleads guilty to exploiting minors using social media

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man pleaded guilty to federal charges involving the exploitation of minors using social media platforms, according to the Department of Justice.

Adrian Puentes, 25, used Instagram and Snapchat to coerce and entice two minors under the age of 18 to engage in sexual activity between June 2021 and March 2023, according to court records.

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