Maya was only 12 years old when she first started receiving direct messages on Instagram from a “nice” man she didn’t know. This man was 28 years old – over twice her age. A seemingly harmless virtual connection for Maya quickly led to the darkest moments of her life. The 12-year-old girl was groomed, sex trafficked, and raped repeatedly for months, all under the control of this man.
Even worse? Maya is …
Meta’s Broken Promises: Children Pay the Price
September 20, 2025