News Summary
Florida officials have intensified efforts against child sexual abuse material (CSAM), leading to multiple arrests, including a Tampa hospital employee. David Scott Farber faces 79 felony charges after the discovery of CSAM in his possession. In a related case, Justin Ryan Culmo was sentenced to 75 years for his involvement in CSAM production. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is actively investigating a broader network of CSAM distribution, resulting in further arrests and a commitment from state officials to combat these heinous crimes.
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Florida officials have announced a significant crackdown on the distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), leading to several high-profile arrests, including that of a Tampa General Hospital employee. David Scott Farber, 42, was taken into custody on June 3 after an investigation by the Internet Predator Unit revealed that he was involved in the distribution of CSAM through social media.
Law enforcement conducted a search of Farber’s residence, where they discovered 79 photos and videos representing CSAM. The investigation revealed that Farber had been taking inappropriate photos and videos of himself in operating rooms and patient care areas of the hospital, which he subsequently shared online. He now faces 79 felony charges associated with the possession and distribution of CSAM.
Notable Sentencing of Justin Ryan Culmo
In a separate case, U.S. District Judge Virginia H. Covington sentenced 40-year-old Justin Ryan Culmo from Oldsmar to 75 years in federal prison for multiple CSAM offenses. Culmo’s case highlights the severity of crimes related to the production, distribution, and possession of CSAM. He had pleaded guilty to charges on December 5, 2024.
Culmo was arrested on September 26, 2023, following a raid conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). Authorities discovered that Culmo was linked to an online network that utilized dark web technologies for the production and distribution of CSAM. During the investigation, investigators recovered nearly 86,000 images, 845 videos, and approximately 8,500 AI-generated images of CSAM from his possession. Moreover, corroborated accounts of abuse from multiple victims led to various reports to child protective services against him.
International Investigation and Further Arrests
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) began an international investigation into a CSAM crime ring in July 2024, revealing a comprehensive effort to combat these heinous crimes. The investigation uncovered a website used to advertise CSAM and led to the arrest of a suspect named Krunalkumar Modi from New Jersey on July 31, 2025. Modi is charged with multiple offenses related to the promotion and distribution of CSAM.
In addition to Modi, the investigation identified another suspect, Mehmet Bozuyuk, believed to be the ringleader of the operation based in Turkey. Bozuyuk is thought to have utilized stolen identities for the sale and distribution of CSAM. Authorities have also arrested several other suspects, including seven Florida residents, who face charges of conspiracy and purchasing child sexual abuse material.
State Officials Respond
Florida state officials have expressed strong condemnation toward the heinous nature of child sexual abuse material. They have reiterated their commitment to holding offenders accountable and have promised aggressive prosecutions in response to these crimes. The crackdown reflects the continuing efforts by law enforcement agencies to address and combat the crisis of child exploitation, ensuring that appropriate measures are taken to protect vulnerable children and prevent such crimes.
This recent wave of arrests and rigorous enforcement actions demonstrate Florida’s resolve to tackle the ongoing issue of CSAM distribution and possession. Authorities are determined to dismantle networks that prey on children, uphold justice, and work towards a safer environment for all communities.
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Additional Resources
- ABC Action News: TGH Employee Arrested
- Wikipedia: Child abuse
- Iontb: Oldsmar Man Sentenced
- Google Search: Child Sexual Abuse
- My Suncoast: Seven Floridians Arrested
- Google Scholar: Child Sexual Abuse Material
- Fox 13 News: International Child Sex Abuse Case
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Child Exploitation
- WCJB: Operation Restore Justice
- Google News: Child Exploitation Florida
