11 accused of exploiting minors online, including man named Santa Claus, Kenner police say

A weekend sting by the Kenner Police Department concluded with 11 arrests of suspects accused of exploiting minors online, including a man from New Orleans whose legal name is Santa Claus, according to Kenner Police.

Claus, 75, was taken into custody Friday after he arrived in Kenner, having attempted to arrange a meeting with a 15-year-old boy with whom he had discussed showering together and engaging in sex acts, police said.

The juvenile was actually an undercover detective. Claus showed up wearing a red shirt, red jacket and red pants. He also had a white beard…

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