Los Angeles authorities are urgently seeking additional victims in a child exploitation investigation following the arrest of Julian Kurt Perez, a 25-year-old after-school employee. As reported by LAPD Online, Perez was apprehended on Monday, and is facing charges related to the possession of artificial intelligence-generated Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).
The investigation, which has been a joint effort between the LAPD’s Juvenile Division, Internet Crimes Against Children Unit, and Homeland Security Investigations’ Child Exploitation Investigations Group, suggests Perez may have victimized more individuals than currently known. Investigators are determined to thoroughly follow any and all leads. They released Perez’s booking photo to aid in their quest to possibly identify further victims. Perez, who has worked across various schools and after-school programs in the San Fernando Valley, is described as a Hispanic male, with black hair, brown eyes, 5 feet 7 inches in height, and weighing 170 pounds.
Considering the gravity of the situation, detectives are reaching out to the community for assistance. Any additional information that could help to uncover more victims or witnesses is invaluable. The LAPD has issued a call to anyone who may have been victimized by Perez to come forward and contact the LAPD or HSI without delay…