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Senators open congressional probe into Roblox over child-safety failures

Senators Josh Hawley and Dick Durbin launched a congressional investigation into Roblox, saying evidence shows the platform has been used to groom and harm children. The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism ordered Roblox to preserve records and deliver documents by August 31, and asked CEO David Baszucki to explain how the company will improve policing. The senators highlighted that Roblox reported 65,381 instances of suspected child sexual exploitation to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children in 2025—more than double 2024, underscoring risks on a platform used by young children.

• Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) initiated the probe citing arrests tied to grooming, sexual abuse, kidnapping, rape and murder of children met on Roblox.
• Roblox reported 65,381 suspected instances of child sexual exploitation to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children in 2025, a figure more than double its 2024 report.
• The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism ordered Roblox Corporation to preserve records and submit specific documents by August 31 and required CEO David Baszucki to provide evidence of improved safety measures.
• Roblox’s chief safety officer, Matt Kaufman, stated the company is committed to safety and intends to present details about how it protects children on the platform.