For Immediate Release
April 7, 2025
 
TAMPA, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and representatives from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) today announced arrests made in an ongoing international child sexual abuse material (CSAM) crime ring investigation.
 
“The arrests of these predators are just the beginning. Every image of child abuse leaves a lasting scar on an innocent life, and we will aggressively prosecute these heinous crimes,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “It’s disgusting that child sexual abuse material is advertised in plain view on apps such as TikTok, and we will continue fighting to get these major social media companies to do their part in shutting down the spread of this material. I’m grateful for our FDLE partners who uncovered this deviant network and highlighted their sickening actions. Our Statewide Prosecutors will ensure these disgusting criminals face justice.”
 
"This case is a testament to the power of Law Enforcement teamwork and the strength of interagency collaboration," said FDLE Commissioner Mark Glass. "To the criminals believing they can hide in the shadows of the internet – know this: FDLE is always watching, we are always working and we will always find you."
 
The investigation began in July 2024, with an FDLE agent conducting a proactive criminal review of a website known to advertise child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Upon identifying a user selling CSAM, the agent initiated a full investigation, uncovering multiple listings from the same seller. FDLE worked with Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution and shut the website down within a week.
 
Agents identified the suspect to be Krunalkumar Modi, 39, of New Jersey. A search warrant was issued for Modi’s residence, which was performed by the New Jersey State Police. FDLE agents traveled to New Jersey and arrested Modi on July 31, charging him on 100 counts of promotion of sexual performance by a child, five counts of out-of-state transmission of child sexual abuse material, five counts of distribution of obscene material, and two counts of unlawful use of a two-way communication device.
 
Further investigation revealed that Modi was part of a large criminal CSAM distribution ring headed by “John De Vil.” Agents worked with HSI and numerous global law enforcement agencies, including Longueil Police Department in Montreal, Canada, to identify the names and locations of the crime syndicate’s associates and their victims.
 
Agents identified “John De Vil” to be Mehmet Bozuyuk, who currently resides in Adana, Turkey. Bozuyuk used several identities that he stole from innocent citizens in many countries. Using the stolen identities, Bozuyuk facilitated the global sale and distribution of CSAM through money mules like Modi, and Ximena Maqueda, an Oregon resident.


 
The investigation also resulted in agents arresting seven CSAM ring “customers” residing in Florida on charges of conspiracy to commit RICO, purchase of child sexual abuse material and unlawful use of a two-way communication device.

• Brett Ryan Moore, 40, of Orange City
• Brett Allen Snodderly, 46, of Clearwater
• Frankie Pineiro Jr., 27, of Groveland
• Michael Andrew Warden, 31, of Kissimmee
• Jacob Ross Conly, 24, of Fern Park
• Kody Vance Jordan-Muti, 30, of Palm Bay
• Israel Cole Thompson, 32, of Lakeland

 
Arrest warrants are active for two additional suspects.

• Ximena Del Real Maqueda of Portland, Oregon, for conspiracy to commit money laundering.
• Mehmet Bozuyuk of Adana, Turkey, for racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering, money laundering, promotion of sexual performance by a child, selling child sexual abuse material, of out-of-state transmission of child sexual abuse material by electronic device, distribution of obscene material and unlawful use of a two-way communication device.

 
The case is being prosecuted by Attorney General Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution.
 
The arrests are the result of FDLE’s statewide initiative to locate and arrest criminals targeting children and sharing files depicting the sexual abuse of children.
 
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
Info@fdle.state.fl.us