Roblox and other gaming platforms face scrutiny over child safety and cybercrime risks

In Georgia, U.S., prosecutors have opened an investigation into Roblox after two teenage girls vanished in February 2026 following contact with an adult on the platform. The suspect has been arrested and charged with kidnapping. The case has triggered multiple lawsuits alleging the platform’s design fosters addiction and endangers minors, prompting calls from state officials for robust age verification and human moderation.

Brazilian authorities warn that online gaming platforms such as Discord and Roblox can serve as incubators for cybercrime. According to cyber‑crime specialist Sérgio Luiz Oliveira, youths often start by cheating in games, then progress to hacking, fraud involving payment systems like PIX, and cryptocurrency scams. The report highlights the need for parental monitoring and stronger digital safeguards.

Both regions are seeing legal and regulatory responses to protect children from exploitation and to curb the escalation of digital offenses linked to gaming environments.