The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, and representatives from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) have announced multiple arrests in connection with an ongoing investigation into an international child sexual abuse material (CSAM) crime ring.
“The arrests of these predators are just the beginning. Every image of child abuse leaves a lasting scar on an innocent life, and we will aggressively prosecute these heinous crimes,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “It’s disgusting that child sexual abuse material is advertised in plain view on apps such as TikTok, and we will continue fighting to get these major social media companies to do their part in shutting down the spread of this material. I’m grateful for our FDLE partners who uncovered this deviant network and highlighted their sickening actions. Our Statewide Prosecutors will ensure these disgusting criminals face justice.”
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FDLE Commissioner Mark Glass added, “This case is a testament to the power of Law Enforcement teamwork and the strength of interagency collaboration. To the criminals believing they can hide in the shadows of the internet – know this: FDLE is always watching, we are always working and we will always find you.”
Investigation Details:
The investigation began in July 2024 when an FDLE agent proactively reviewed a website known to advertise CSAM. The agent identified a user selling CSAM and initiated a full investigation, uncovering multiple listings from the same seller. FDLE worked with Attorney General Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution and shut down the website within a week.
The suspect was identified as Krunalkumar Modi, 39, of New Jersey. The New Jersey State Police executed a search warrant at Modi’s residence. FDLE agents traveled to New Jersey and arrested Modi on July 31, charging him with:
- 100 counts of promotion of sexual performance by a child
- 5 counts of out-of-state transmission of child sexual abuse material
- 5 counts of distribution of obscene material
- 2 counts of unlawful use of a two-way communication device
Further investigation revealed that Modi was part of a large criminal CSAM distribution ring led by an individual known as “John De Vil.”
Agents collaborated with HSI and other global law enforcement agencies, including the Longueil Police Department in Montreal, Canada, to identify the crime syndicate’s associates and their victims.
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“John De Vil” was identified as Mehmet Bozuyuk, who currently resides in Adana, Turkey. Bozuyuk allegedly used stolen identities from innocent citizens in various countries to facilitate the global sale and distribution of CSAM through money mules like Modi and Ximena Maqueda, an Oregon resident.
Arrests of CSAM Customers:
The investigation also led to the arrests of seven CSAM ring “customers” residing in Florida, who were charged with:
- Conspiracy to commit RICO
- Purchase of child sexual abuse material
- Unlawful use of a two-way communication device
The individuals arrested in Florida are:
- Brett Ryan Moore, 40, of Orange City
- Brett Allen Snodderly, 46, of Clearwater
- Frankie Pineiro Jr., 27, of Groveland
- Michael Andrew Warden, 31, of Kissimmee
- Jacob Ross Conly, 24, of Fern Park
- Kody Vance Jordan-Muti, 30, of Palm Bay
- Israel Cole Thompson, 32, of Lakeland
Outstanding Arrest Warrants:
Arrest warrants remain active for two additional suspects:
- Ximena Del Real Maqueda of Portland, Oregon, for conspiracy to commit money laundering.
- Mehmet Bozuyuk of Adana, Turkey, for various charges including racketeering, money laundering, promotion of sexual performance by a child, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device.
The Attorney General Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution is handling the prosecution of this case.
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