WHITE PLAINS – A 21-year-old Long Island University student from
Warwick has been charged in federal court with three counts of sexual
exploitation of a minor. If convicted, each charge carries from 15 to
30 years in prison.
It is alleged that Robert Garneau, who was arrested Thursday morning,
communicated online with three underage male victims, convincing them
to take and send him sexually-explicit photographs of themselves.
Authorities said there may be more victims of this alleged conduct. If
you have any information to report, you are asked to contact Homeland
Security Investigations on their toll-free tip line at 1-866-HHS-2-ICE
or by completing their online tip form. Both are staffed around the clock
by investigators.
“Robert Garneau’s alleged crimes are the nightmare of every
modern parent,” said US Attorney Preet Bharara. “Using every
day social media websites, Garneau allegedly exploited minors for his
own sexual gratification. We will continue to work with our partners at
Homeland Security Investigations to vigorously investigate and prosecute
defendants who sexually exploit children.”
