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Roblox Sexual Misconduct Investigation

When a platform built for children becomes a hunting ground for predators

ACTIVE INVESTIGATION

Last updated: January 2026

70M+

Daily Users

Most of them children

80

Cases Identified in Federal Action

MDL No. 3166 Established (Dec 2025)

31 Cases Centralized by Transfer Order

Built for Kids.
Exploited by Predators.

Chat
Friend Requests
Private Messaging
RECEIPT #1

The Numbers Don't Lie

In December 2025, federal courts centralized 31 Roblox sexual misconduct cases into MDL No. 3166, with 48 additional tag-along cases pending.

These lawsuits allege systematic failures in platform safety, with cases involving minors and allegations of sexual exploitation.

JPML noted multiple state Attorney General (AG) actions/investigations as part of the broader scrutiny around child safety allegations

RECEIPT #2
31

Cases Transferred

To federal multidistrict litigation (MDL 3166)

The Federal Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation ordered centralization of Roblox sexual misconduct actions into MDL No. 3166 in the Northern District of California.

RECEIPT #3

Default Settings Create Risk for Children

Enabled by Default

  • • Chat features (under 13)
  • • Direct messaging
  • • Friend requests from strangers
  • • In-experience chat

Parental Controls

  • • Manual activation required
  • • Hidden in settings
  • • Age verification rollout (2025-2026)
  • • Requires constant monitoring

Who Is Impacted

Children (9-15)

Primary targets for predators using chat and in-game interactions

Parents

Often unaware of risks, lacking tools to protect their children

Grooming Pattern

1

Gameplay

Friendly interactions in games

→
2

Trust

Building rapport over time

→
3

Private Chat

Moving to direct messages

→
4

Off-Platform

Migrating to other apps

Warning Signs

▪Increased secrecy around gaming
▪Quickly switching screens
▪Gaming at unusual hours
▪Mentioning older 'friends'
▪Receiving unexplained gifts
▪Requests to keep friendships secret
▪Moving to other platforms

Acknowledged.
Not Fixed.

Roblox has disclosed child safety risks in SEC filings for years. The alleged violations continue to increase.

Engagement / Growth

  • • 70M+ daily users
  • • Chat enabled by default
  • • Maximum feature access
  • • Prioritized in design

Safety / Enforcement

  • • MDL 3166 created (Dec 2025)
  • • Manual parental controls
  • • 48 tag-along cases pending
  • • Secondary in design

What Families Can Do

Talk

Have open conversations about online interactions

Review Settings

Enable all available parental controls

Document

Screenshot concerning messages or behavior

Report

File reports with platform and authorities if needed

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