(The Lion) — Connecticut is leading an investigation into game company Roblox over allegations that the platform enables child predators and groomers to take advantage of users.
Attorney General William Tong announced the investigation following multiple reported incidents of child exploitation connected to the gaming platform.
“Roblox built an online pedophile playground,” Tong said. “Our investigation seeks to uncover exactly what the company knew about widespread child exploitation on its platform, how they have profited, and what they have or have not done to protect our kids online.”
Connecticut is now the seventh state to file a lawsuit or launch investigations against Roblox, joining Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky and Alabama. Alabama recently settled with Roblox after the company agreed to strengthen safety regulations and pay $12.2 million.
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Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli highlighted that the company’s own data reveals the majority of users are under the age of 18 and that, without proper protections in place, children are left vulnerable to online predators.
“We expect all companies to be transparent in their advertising, and to prioritize safety – especially for children – over profits,” said Cafferelli.
Stories from victims and families impacted by online grooming continue to surface across social media.
One user on X shared how their 13-year-old granddaughter was allegedly groomed through Roblox before being moved into private conversations on a messaging platform, Discord.
According to the account, the predators manipulated the girl into believing she could join a “special group” if she proved her loyalty by cutting herself and sending photos. The family later discovered disturbing chat logs and images after becoming alarmed by changes in her behavior.
“She is 15 now, back in school, an AP Honor student, still in counseling,” the post read. “The physical scars are fading, but the emotional scars will take time. Parents MUST supervise online activity. If it can happen to us, it can happen to anyone.”
The investigation is part of a broader push by Connecticut officials to hold Big Tech accountable for failing to protect children.
“We are done waiting for half measures from Big Tech and Washington,” Tong said, referencing previous legal action against Meta and ongoing investigations into TikTok.
The attorney general sued Meta in 2023, claiming “the company intentionally designed addictive features targeting young users”.
“We’re going to continue to use the full weight of our law enforcement authority to hold these companies accountable and protect our kids online.”
