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Edmonton Man Charged for Allegedly Directing Livestreamed Sexual Assault of Toddler in Vietnam

Christopher Webber, 55, faces multiple charges after an international investigation uncovered his alleged role in facilitating the abuse remotely.

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A man uses a computer keyboard in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 in this photo illustration.
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Overview

  • Christopher Webber, a 55-year-old Edmonton resident, was arrested on May 15, 2025, following a joint investigation by Canadian, U.S., and Vietnamese authorities.
  • He has been charged with sexual interference, arranging a sexual offence against a child, and several child pornography-related offences.
  • Authorities allege Webber remotely directed the livestreamed sexual assault of a toddler in Vietnam, recorded between 2021 and 2022.
  • The victim and the assailant were both identified in Vietnam through international collaboration, highlighting the global nature of the crime.
  • Webber has been released on bail and is scheduled to appear in court on June 11, with law enforcement emphasizing their commitment to pursuing perpetrators of technology-facilitated child exploitation.