Man arrested in Riverside County child exploitation sting faces felony charges

An Azusa man faces multiple felony charges after attempting to meet a person he believed to be a 13-year-old girl, who was actually an undercover investigator with the Riverside County Child Exploitation Team (RCCET), authorities said.

Victor Gabriel Perez, 45, began communicating in September 2025 through a social media platform with the investigator, posing as a minor.

The online interactions continued until Nov. 4, when Perez arrived at a prearranged location intending to engage in sexual activity, officials said. He was arrested on the spot by RCCET members and booked at the Robert Presley Detention Center…

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