A youth volleyball coach who ran middle-school programs across the East Bay was arrested on Wednesday in the Pleasanton Middle School parking lot on suspicion of possessing child sexual abuse material, Dublin Police Services said. The arrest has prompted officials to alert cities and recreation departments where the coach’s club runs camps and classes. Police identified the coach as 48-year-old Aditya Babu and said he has posted bail and has not been formally charged.
How detectives say the probe began
According to CBS San Francisco, Dublin detectives said they launched the investigation after receiving multiple cyber tips from an Internet Crimes Against Children task force. Detectives told the outlet that one of the suspect’s Google accounts contained multiple images identified as child sexual abuse material, and that officers arrested Babu while he was on his way to coach a session at Pleasanton Middle School.
Dublin Police Services said the case remains active and that investigators have seized dozens of electronic devices for forensic examination as they work to piece together the scope of what they say they found online.
Club V.I.P.'s footprint across the Tri-Valley
Local recreation listings show the coach worked with Club V.I.P., a long-running youth volleyball provider that appears on city pages as a vendor for middle-school-level camps and classes. The City of San Ramon lists Club V.I.P. among its youth sports offerings, with programs in Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin and Union City.
Investigation status and how to help
Dublin police told CBS San Francisco that Babu has posted bail and is not currently in custody while forensic work continues and the Alameda County District Attorney's office reviews the evidence. Investigators say dozens of electronic devices were seized and are awaiting detailed forensic analysis.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact Dublin Police Services or call the department’s Crime Tip hotline at 925-833-6638.
Legal context
Under California law, knowingly possessing or controlling material that depicts a person under 18 engaged in sexual conduct is a felony under Penal Code §311.11. Prosecutors typically decide whether to file charges after reviewing forensic findings and other evidence, and statutory enhancements can increase penalties based on the volume of offenses or the ages of victims.
Dublin Police Services has asked anyone with relevant information to call its Crime Tip hotline at 925-833-6638 or visit the department's online contact page for guidance on reporting. This story will be updated if the Alameda County District Attorney files charges or officials release additional details.
