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Man Accused of Exploiting Kids Across Borders | Ottawa News
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A 22-year-old Pennsylvania man, Joseph Erkert, has been arrested in an international sting involving Ottawa police and U.S. Homeland Security after allegedly exploiting an 11-year-old in Canada and a 14-year-old in the U.S. Using online aliases like “nextrevit79,” he reportedly traveled to Ottawa in July 2025 to meet his victims. Authorities warn there may be more victims and urge anyone with information to contact Ottawa’s Internet Child Exploitation Unit or Crime Stoppers anonymously. This case underscores the global reach of online predators and the critical need for vigilance—and cooperation—across borders to protect children.
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