Kyle Svara, 27, of Oswego, Ill., was sentenced to 76 months in prison on July 21, 2026, for identity theft, wire fraud, and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). He hacked Snapchat accounts of over 750 women, stealing nude photos that he sold or traded online. Svara also lied to investigators, denying knowledge of CSAM, but authorities found 530 images and 600 videos of CSAM, including content involving children aged three to four. He used social engineering to obtain Snapchat access codes, posing as a Snap Inc. representative to solicit victims. Svara pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including aggravated identity theft and false statements related to child pornography. A co-conspirator, Steve Waithe, a former Northeastern University coach, was previously convicted and sentenced to five years for related crimes. The U.S. Attorney’s Office and FBI investigated the case, which involved tracking Svara’s digital records and communications.
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