In St. Petersburg, a ground transport controller was detained on suspicion of distributing child pornography
Authorities in St. Petersburg detained a ground transport controller on suspicion of distributing pornographic material involving minors, according to reports from Fontanka.ru. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about the dissemination of explicit images linked to young people and the role of online networks in such crimes.
According to the publication, the arrest occurred on October 4 on Murinskaya Street, when a 55-year-old man, classified as a group 1 disabled person, came under criminal investigation. Law enforcement agencies opened a case on charges related to the distribution of photographs of a sexual nature involving minors. The investigation continues to establish the scope of the alleged wrongdoing and any potential accomplices.
Initial information suggests the detainee, who worked as a controller, acquired prohibited material via online channels and shared it with acquaintances. The authorities say the investigation is examining whether there were additional offenses connected to the case and whether the suspect played a role in other sexual crimes against minors.
At present, investigators have approved keeping the man at the detention facility as the inquiry proceeds. Officials are reviewing communications and digital records to determine the extent of involvement in related criminal activity and the possibility of further victims.
Separately, police reports indicate a separate incident in a St. Petersburg park where a 12-year-old girl was assaulted after interacting with an unfamiliar person. The cases underline the importance of vigilance in public spaces and the need for takedown measures when minors are exposed to harmful online content or contact with predatory individuals. The information from Fontanka.ru has been used as a reference in this summary to document the timeline and authorities’ response. [Fontanka.ru attribution]