New Rochelle man charged with sexual exploitation of minor

Authorities say 31-year-old Charudet Smith used various aliases thru Instagram and e-mails over a two month period to get a 17-year-old to send sexually explicit pictures to him.

News 12 Staff

Feb 10, 2024, 3:35 AM

Updated 302 days ago

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A New Rochelle man was charged with sexual exploitation of a minor.
Charudet Smith was arrested Thursday and appeared in federal court in White Plains, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Authorities say 31-year-old Smith used various aliases thru Instagram and e-mails over a two-month period to get a 17-year-old to send sexually explicit pictures to him.
The victim agreed to meet Smith to engage in sexual activity in Seattle, Washington.
Authorities say anyone who may have encountered Smith or whose child may have communicated with him is asked to contact the FBI.