Cybertip leads to child exploitation charges in Poughkeepsie

State police arrested Hamza Maanane on Monday after receiving a cybertip in March from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

News 12 Staff

Jul 9, 2025, 11:07 AM

Updated 2 hr ago

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Authorities in Poughkeepsie say a 29-year-old man is facing child exploitation charges following a monthslong investigation.
State police arrested Hamza Maanane on Monday after receiving a cybertip in March from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Troopers say Maanane possessed digital images of child sexual abuse material.
Maanane is charged with 16 counts and was released on an appearance ticket. He is due back in court later this month.