Roblox Corporation
Roblox Corporation has been named in 6 documented digital harm incidents, including 6 involving minors. The most common harm domain is Child Safety, followed by Unknown.
Documented Incidents
610-year-old California girl abducted after online interactions on Roblox and Discord leading to kidnapping charges against groomer
A 10-year-old girl from Kern County, California, was allegedly abducted by a 27-year-old man she met through the online gaming platform Roblox and the communication app Discord. The man, Matthew Naval, was arrested in Elk Grove and faces charges of kidnapping and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. In a separate case, a 14-year-old girl from Sacramento County was found in Houston after being missing for nearly a year; she had met a 28-year-old man, Tarik Jammer, online, and he now faces charges related to sexual performance of a child. Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office reports that predators are using platforms like Roblox and Discord to groom and exploit children, with over 15,000 tips received in 2025 alone by their Internet Crimes Against Children task force. A Northern California family is suing Roblox and Discord after their 14-year-old was allegedly coerced into sharing graphic images, with the accused reportedly having over 20 minor victims. Both companies have stated they are cooperating with law enforcement and have implemented safety measures, but critics argue more needs to be done to protect young users.
15-year-old Florida teen arrested for grooming children on Roblox to encourage self-exploitation
A local teenager in Marion County, Florida, was arrested for allegedly targeting children on the Roblox platform, encouraging them to engage in self-exploitation and exploitation of siblings. The suspect admitted to misrepresenting his age to appear more acceptable to young children. Authorities believe there may be additional, unidentified victims. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information from the public. Two weeks prior, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier subpoenaed Roblox for details on its child protection policies.
14-year-old girl groomed via sexualized messages on Roblox leading to two-year prison sentence for offender
A 14-year-old girl from Greater Manchester was groomed by 19-year-old Carlo Tritta, whom she met on the online gaming platform Roblox. Tritta, who was 18 at the time, moved the conversation to a private messaging platform and engaged in persistent, highly sexualized communication with the girl. He encouraged her to send him sexually explicit images and used "love-bombing" tactics, including sending gifts and constant messages, to manipulate her. Tritta was arrested in August 2025 in Fair Oak, Hampshire, and later admitted to making indecent images of a child, sexual communications with a child, and causing a child to watch a sexual act. He was sentenced to two years and four months in prison and also admitted to intimidating a witness and criminal damage after visiting the girl’s home and sending her threatening cards. The case has highlighted concerns about online safety for children and the need for stronger protections on platforms like Roblox.
14-year-old Greater Manchester girl sexually groomed via Roblox by 18-year-old leading to two-year prison sentence
A 14-year-old girl from Greater Manchester was groomed by an 18-year-old man, Carlo Tritta, whom she met on the online gaming platform Roblox in September 2024. Tritta, who later admitted to making indecent images of a child, engaging in sexual communications with a child, and causing a child to view sexual images, was sentenced to two years and four months in prison at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court. The victim's mother discovered the grooming after finding concerning messages on her daughter's phone, leading to the revelation of explicit images and videos. Tritta also admitted to intimidating a witness and criminal damage, including breaking into the victim's home and damaging a doorbell camera. The victim's mother expressed concern about the dangers of online platforms like Roblox, where adults can groom children, and called for stronger safeguards. Roblox stated it has safety measures in place, including age checks and restrictions on user communication, to prevent such incidents.
10-year-old girl raped in woodland after being groomed via Roblox and Snapchat by 24-year-old man leading to six-year jail sentence
A 10-year-old girl was raped in woodland in Finedon, Northamptonshire, by Ryan Sutton, a 24-year-old man who groomed her through the Roblox and Snapchat platforms. Sutton travelled 100 miles from Worcester to meet the victim in April 2023. The girl had been messaging Sutton online for months, believing he was her boyfriend, and their contact included texting, phone calls, and FaceTime video chats. Sutton was later arrested after being found in the woodland with the girl and was jailed for six years at Northampton Crown Court. He was also placed on an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and will remain on the sex offenders' register for life. The victim revealed the sexual assault to police three months after the incident.
13-year-old boy sexually groomed via Roblox and Discord by alleged paedophile leading to criminal charges and family relocation
A 13-year-old boy was groomed by an alleged paedophile, Sebastian Romero, on the Roblox gaming platform and Discord in 2023. The predator offered the child a $10 gift card for a shower video, a $25 gift card for a naked buttocks photo, and a $100 gift card for meeting in person for sex. After being banned from Discord, the predator moved to text and email, asking for the child’s address and threatening the family. The child’s parents discovered the messages and reported the case to the police. Sebastian Romero was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including Production of Child Sexual Abuse Material and Aggravated Sexual Extortion. The child’s family sold their home and left the state due to safety concerns. Roblox and Discord are being sued for allegedly facilitating the abuse.