A man from Moreno Valley, California is accused of paying a 10-year-old Kokomo boy with Roblox’s in-game currency, Robux, in exchange for sexually explicit videos, according to authorities. The case surfaced after a family member alerted Kokomo police, and investigators say a forensic exam of the child’s phone turned up explicit images. A warrant has been issued and the suspect faces a felony child-solicitation charge.
According to WKRC Local 12, investigators identified the suspect as Dominque Jose Castrejon/Rodriguez of Moreno Valley. During a forensic interview on Feb. 6, the boy, described as about 10 years old, told officers he had accounts on YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitch and the messaging app Zangi and admitted lying about his age to get onto those platforms. The outlet reports that a forensic examination of the boy’s iPhone revealed videos and images showing exposed genitals and buttocks, and that the child estimated he had been paid between 5,000 and 10,000 Robux by various users.
WKRC Local 12 reports that investigators also reviewed a saved Snapchat exchange with a user named “Dom CRJ” that appeared to show an agreement to send Robux codes, along with a claim that 2,000 Robux had already been sent. As part of the investigation, authorities requested records from Roblox, Google, Snapchat and other service providers to trace the alleged transactions and communications.
Pattern Mirrors Other Robux Sextortion Cases
The Kokomo case fits a pattern law enforcement officials have been warning about, where predators allegedly use in-game currency to gain minors’ trust and pressure them into sharing explicit material. Coverage of similar Robux sex stings and a U.S. Department of Justice press release highlight related prosecutions linked to gaming and messaging platforms, showing how investigators follow digital trails of payments and chats across multiple apps.
How Investigators Say The Kokomo Probe Unfolded
Investigators told WKRC Local 12 they used an AI location tool and facial-recognition software to analyze photos on the suspect’s Snapchat account. They say those matches, combined with platform records, helped link usernames and an email address to a resident of Moreno Valley. According to the outlet, detectives found multiple Robux codes and other material in the Snapchat account and are working to map how that evidence connects across platforms. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Dominque Jose Castrejon/Rodriguez, WKRC Local 12 reports.
Where Parents Can Turn
Roblox points to its age-based chat controls, expanded parental tools and automated moderation in its Safety Center, and recommends caregivers activate those settings and keep an eye on purchase histories and friend lists. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) urges parents and guardians to preserve messages and screenshots as evidence and to report suspected exploitation to its CyberTipline. NCMEC also notes that its Take It Down service can help remove explicit images from the internet and that reporting to the CyberTipline is the main channel for online child-exploitation tips. Local law enforcement and Internet Crimes Against Children task forces investigate such reports and can advise families on next steps.
Legal Note
The allegations remain under investigation, and the child-solicitation charge is an accusation that must be proved in court. Anyone accused of a crime is presumed innocent unless and until convicted. Authorities are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Kokomo police or submit a report to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s CyberTipline.
