10-year-old California girl abducted after online interactions on Roblox and Discord leading to kidnapping charges against groomer

Summary

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.