Operation Not A Fan: Florida Cracks Down On Unreported Onlyfans Accounts

Florida Law Enforcement Tackles Unreported OnlyFans Accounts

In a bold move, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) joined forces to launch Operation Not a Fan. This operation was initiated to address the troubling discovery of sex offenders and predators failing to report their OnlyFans accounts in compliance with Florida’s registration laws.

The Operation Unfolds

After investigators realized that multiple sex offenders had unreported accounts on the popular content platform OnlyFans, they sprang into action. Florida law requires these individuals to disclose such accounts within 48 hours of creation. The operation led to the arrest of 10 individuals, including eight sex offenders and one sex predator, for violations of these strict regulations.

“Our priority is public safety, and we take these registration laws very seriously,” commented a law enforcement official.

In addition to the nine offenders found in violation, another individual was found on school grounds without proper notification, further complicating the situation.

Arrests and Enforcement

As the operation progressed, WCSO arrested two of the suspects during the investigation's early phase. Arrest warrants swiftly followed for the remaining eight individuals. With coordinated efforts between FDLE’s Enforcement and Investigative Support Bureau, Tallahassee Regional Operations Center, and other agencies, law enforcement caught up with five suspects in Wakulla County, tracked another to Tallahassee, and confirmed that one was already behind bars in Taylor County Jail. The final warrant was served as a suspect returned from an alleged work trip.

The names of those apprehended include Houston Bennett, Charles Deese, John Haynes, Joshua Martin, Richard Messer, Sumanth Bala Rayapreddy, John Sanders, Spencer Tinson, Carlton Willis, and Shay Smith. All ten suspects face charges ranging from failing to report internet identifiers to loitering near children.

Ongoing Compliance and Public Safety

The FDLE’s Missing Persons and Offender Enforcement Division continues to work closely with local and federal law enforcement to ensure offenders comply with Florida’s stringent registration laws. These laws mandate the reporting of residential and vehicle details, internet identifiers, and much more. Citizens are encouraged to stay informed by accessing Florida’s Sex Offender Registry through the FDLE Mobile App or online search tools.

The cases are being prosecuted by the State Attorney’s Office for the Second Judicial Circuit, underscoring the state’s commitment to upholding public safety through diligent enforcement of these laws.