B.C. police charge Alberta man, 19, in alleged Roblox child-luring case:

KELOWNA — A 19-year-old Alberta man has been arrested and charged with child luring and sexual exploitation in a case allegedly linked to online gaming.

Mounties in Kelowna, B.C., say Kenneth Livesey of Beaverlodge, Alta., was arrested on Oct. 29 and is also charged with making and possessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material.

Police say the investigation began after the parents of the alleged victim found sexualized messages on their child’s Snap messaging app, and that the victim had been “coerced” into sharing explicit photos and videos.

An investigation involved internet child exploitation units in both B.C. and Alberta.

Police say Livesey first made contact with the alleged victim on the online gaming platform Roblox before they began exchanging messages using Snap.

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Grande Prairie, Alta., on Nov. 18.

Police are asking parents to be vigilant, saying offenders commonly divert conversations to different online platforms to get around safety protocols and escape detection.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 12, 2026.

The Canadian Press