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YouTuber held for circulating child sexual abuse content

January 7, 2026

A 39-year-old YouTuber from Andhra Pradesh, Kambeti Satya Murthy, was arrested by the Cyber Crime Police of Hyderabad for allegedly creating and sharing child sexual abuse content on his YouTube channel, 'ViralHub007'. The police launched a suo motu case after videos featuring minors were reported, where the accused reportedly asked them sexually explicit questions and induced them to engage in inappropriate behavior.

YouTuber held for circulating child sexual abuse content

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Kambeti Satya Murthy, 39, from Visakhapatnam, was arrested for circulating child sexual abuse content.
He operated a YouTube channel named 'ViralHub007' since 2018, focusing on objectionable content.
The police registered a suo motu case on October 16, 2025, after noticing the content online.
The videos involved interviews with minors aged 15 to 17, including explicit questions.
The accused allegedly aimed to boost viewership and monetization by targeting minors.

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YouTuber held for circulating child sexual abuse content

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