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Canary Islands Football Scout Jailed in 'Fake Manager' Probe Identifying 61 Child Victims

Investigators describe a scheme that exploited a football pathway with fake identities to groom 61 minors.

Overview

  • Kenneth V. V., 25, was re-arrested on November 12 for breaching court restrictions and was remanded to Tahíche prison on November 13.
  • Guardia Civil analysis of seized devices uncovered chats with minors, fake female profiles, explicit material, and indications of coercion and payments offered for sexual content.
  • According to investigators, he leveraged roles as scout, coach and self-styled agent to promise trials and representation, using that influence to solicit images and arrange encounters.
  • The probe began after a March 2025 complaint from a 16-year-old about abuse in December 2024, leading to the identification of 61 victims who had not previously reported.
  • The suspect had longstanding ties to youth football in Gran Canaria, including volunteer work linked to UD Las Palmas and stints at local clubs, while operating across islands and online into peninsular cities.