For Immediate Release
August 22, 2024
 
APOPKA, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested Isai Arias, 23, of Apopka, he was charged with solicitation of a minor and transmission of harmful material, both felony charges.
 
Arias was using social media messaging apps to solicit sexually explicit content from minors by asking young teenagers to send pictures or videos that were sexual in nature. He also lied about his age telling minors that he was also a teenager. In addition, agents say he sent lewd photos of himself to the children.
 
Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “This man pretended to be a teenager online to solicit minors into sending explicit images and sent lewd pictures of himself to children. This is why it is so important for parents to talk to their kids about safe online practices and the threat of digital predators.”
 
FDLE Commissioner Mark Glass said, “FDLE is committed to finding and arresting these dangerous predators who seek out innocent children online. These predators pretend to be someone they are not in the hopes of engaging with minors online through social media messaging apps.”
 
The OROC Cybercrimes Task Force is investigating this case and further charges are pending.
 
FDLE executed an arrest warrant for Isai Arias on August 15 and subsequently arrested him. He was transported to the Orange County Jail later that day. Arias is being held without bond pending first appearance.
 
This case is being prosecuted by the Attorney General's Office of Statewide Prosecution.
 
Please visit the FDLE website to review tips for keeping your children safe online at https://www.secureflorida.org/SF/Family-Safety/BPParents.
 
 
For Further Information Contact:
FDLE Office of Public Information
(850) 410-7001