Idaho AG Office Arrests Two for Child Exploitation

AG: Idaho Newsroom

Filed March 6th, 2026

Detected March 18th, 2026

Summary

The Idaho Attorney General's office announced the arrest of two men on March 6, 2026, for child exploitation offenses. The charges include possession of child sexual exploitation material and, for one individual, production of such material and possession of generative AI child exploitation material.

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What changed

The Idaho Attorney General's office, through its Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit, arrested two Idaho men on March 6, 2026. Taber Foster was charged with six counts of possession of child sexual exploitation material. Alexander Moran faces six counts of possession of child sexual exploitation material, two counts of production of child exploitation material, and one count of possession of generative artificial intelligence child exploitation material. Moran is also a registered sex offender.

This action highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat child exploitation, including the use of generative AI. While the charges are accusations and defendants are presumed innocent, the arrests underscore the serious legal consequences for individuals involved in these crimes. The ICAC Unit encourages reporting of suspicious activity and provides resources for parents and educators. Regulated entities, particularly those in technology or content creation, should be aware of the increasing focus on AI-generated child exploitation material.

What to do next

Review internal policies and procedures related to child exploitation prevention and reporting.
Ensure awareness of emerging threats, including generative AI in child exploitation.
Report any suspected child exploitation to local law enforcement or the AG's ICAC Unit.

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Home Newsroom Attorney General Labrador’s Office Arrests Two Individuals for Alleged Exploitation of a Child

BOISE, ID — Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced that investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested two Idaho men on Friday, March 6th, 2026, for possession of child sexual exploitation material.

Taber Foster, 31, of Ada County was arrested on 6 counts of possession of child sexual exploitation material. The ICAC Unit was assisted in this arrest by Boise Police Department.

Alexander Moran, 38, of Canyon County was arrested on 6counts of possession of child sexual exploitation material, 2 counts of production of child exploitation material, and 1 count of possession of generative artificial intelligence child exploitation material. Moran is a Registered Sex Offender. The ICAC Unit was assisted in this arrest by Idaho Probation and Parole District 3, Nampa Police Department, and Canyon County Sheriff’s Office.

“Protecting children from exploitation across the state is one of our most important responsibilities in the Office of the Attorney General,” said Labrador. “We will pursue every lead and work with our law enforcement partners across Idaho to thoroughly investigate these allegations and ensure that those who allegedly harm children are held accountable under the law.”

The charges listed above are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

The Attorney General’s ICAC Unit works with the Idaho ICAC Task Force, a coalition of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, to investigate and prosecute individuals who use the internet to criminally exploit children.

Parents, educators, and law enforcement officials can find more information and helpful resources at the ICAC website, ICACIdaho.org.

Anyone with information regarding the exploitation of children is encouraged to contact local police, the Atto rney General’s ICAC Unit at 208-947-8700, or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678.