An Indiana scientist posed as a woman used the Canadian messaging app KIK to upload child porn, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.
Kevin Riley, a crime lab scientist, was arrested after he was accused of child exploitation and possession of child pornography.
Working with the Indiana ICAC Task Force, the IMPD received multiple tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in June.
The alert prompted authorities to believe the suspect may have uploaded nine files of child pornography to the platform KIK, according to FOX59.
On June 27, a crucial tip came through that uncovered Riley was posing as a woman named "Annie Bawdie."
Riley allegedly exchanged sexually explicit content of him and his wife for child porn that depicted kids under 12.
As the investigation continued, officers traced the IP address connected with the online accounts associated with the child porn, which led them to Riley's home address, cell phone, and email.
On September 12, officers issued a search warrant on his home.
When questioned by authorities, police stated that he "acted" like he had never heard of the platform where he was sharing child pornography.
His wife was also questioned due to Riley pretending to be a woman. She was later released.
Riley was charged with child exploitation—a level 5 felony—and possession of child pornography—a level 5 and 6 felony.
The Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency commented in a statement,
"As an agency dedicated to serving the public safety community, we find these allegations profoundly disturbing and disgraceful."
