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Saint John man charged in child sexual exploitation investigation

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A Saint John man is facing charges related to child sexual abuse and exploitation material.

The 48-year-old appeared in Saint John provincial court on Sept. 29 and was charged with possession and transmission of child sexual abuse and exploitation material.

He was also charged with failing to comply with a prohibition order and two counts of failure to comply with a long-term supervision order.

An investigation, led by the RCMP’s Internet Child Exploitation Unit began in May 2025 based on information from the Mounties’ National Child Exploitation Crime Centre.

Members of the unit along with the RCMP’s digital forensics services and Saint John Police Force searched a residence in Saint John on Sept. 11, 2025.

Officers seized electronic devices during the search and arrested the accused.

The accused is scheduled to be back in court on Oct. 20.

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Vigilante-style incidents related to child sex exploitation reported to RCMP

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A warning from the RCMP not to take matters into your own hands.

Recent reports have been made to the RCMP about cases of vigilantism in Greater Moncton. A group of individuals are reportedly posing as children to lure suspects into committing criminal acts.

Police say Individuals engaging in these activities are not only putting themselves at risk, but they also potentially risk compromising ongoing police investigations, evidence gathering, or future court proceedings.

“We have some specialized units and teams who work diligently investigating these types of crimes every day,” says Cpl. Luc Picard of the New Brunswick RCMP. “Our investigators have very robust strategies, including undercover police work, to tackle these complex investigations in accordance with the Criminal Code and case law.”

RCMP say since April 2024, 38 individuals have been arrested, 74 charges have been laid, and 153 victims were located in child exploitation-related cases.

“Due to the complexities of these investigations and the expertise required to retrieve digital evidence in compliance with court demands, they often take time to ensure the case can be successfully prosecuted,” says Cpl. Luc Picard. “We understand that the public is not always aware of the work that we are doing, but we want people to know that we are working diligently every day to ensure the safety of the children in our province.”