A 14-year-old girl from the Moscow region fell prey to an online scheme involving an unsolicited proposal tied to an unknown man. The incident took place in Shchelkovo, where she encountered a message on social networks offering an opportunity to appear in a video connected to a singer she recognized. The conversation led to an invitation to participate in a casting, with the condition that she would shoot a video without clothes.
The teenager agreed to share intimate material, but the person she was communicating with stopped replying. A week later, the images appeared on a platform that hosts paid candid photographs.
Realizing the scheme was not connected to the singer, the girl confided in her mother. The mother then notified the police, and a criminal case was opened to pursue the person responsible. Authorities are actively searching for the suspect.
There is a history of related cases, including a separate incident in Kaluga where similar material involving a minor was reported and addressed by the courts.
Experts emphasize that minors are especially vulnerable to online manipulation and exploitation. The case in the Moscow region underscores the importance of safeguarding young people on social media, teaching them to recognize red flags, and encouraging immediate reporting of any inappropriate or coercive behavior. Law enforcement agencies stress that contacting trusted adults and reporting suspicious activity can disrupt such schemes early and protect others from harm. For parents and guardians, ongoing dialogue about online safety, privacy settings, and the potential consequences of sharing intimate content remains essential. Marked citations: Life reports this sequence of events and the subsequent police investigation, and additional context about related cases in Kaluga has been documented in public safety resources.