Under the supervision of the Malinovsky District Prosecutor's Office in Odesa, a 38-year-old man has been charged with distributing pornography and sexual violence against a minor (part 2 of Article 301, part 3 of Article 156-1, and parts 4, 6 of Article 153 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

According to the investigation, the suspect discovered the profile of a 10-year-old girl on the messenger «Telegram». Aware of her age, he posed as a 12-year-old boy to gain her trust and initiate communication.

During their conversations, he sent her pornographic images and videos and, by exerting psychological pressure on her, attempted to persuade her to meet in order to conceal their communication from her parents.

After receiving the victim's consent, the perpetrator organized three meetings in remote, deserted locations. Taking advantage of her age-related vulnerabilities, he repeatedly subjected her to sexual violence.

It has also been established that a similar case against him is already being considered in the Uman District Court of the Cherkasy region.

Currently, at the request of the prosecution, the suspect has been placed in custody as a preventive measure.

The pre-trial investigation is being conducted by investigators of the VPU No. 1 of the Odesa Regional Police.

Note: According to Article 62 of the Constitution of Ukraine, a person is presumed innocent of a crime and cannot be subjected to criminal punishment until their guilt is proven in accordance with the law and established by a court verdict.