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Man legally named 'Santa Claus' arrested in US child predator sting
Published 2 July 2026 ยท general
A man legally named Santa Claus, formerly George Quigley, was arrested in Louisiana for allegedly soliciting a minor online. The 75-year-old, who adopted the Christmas
A man legally named Santa Claus, formerly George Quigley, was arrested in Louisiana for allegedly soliciting a minor online. The 75-year-old, who adopted the Christmas persona, was apprehended during a sting operation after engaging in explicit online exchanges and sending nude photos. Police warn parents about the dangers of such online interactions, especially given the suspect's history of posing with children.
Published: July 2, 2026 โข 3:29 PM IST ยท Updated: July 2, 2026 โข 4:32 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
A man legally named Santa Claus, formerly George Quigley, was arrested in Louisiana for allegedly soliciting a minor online.
The 75-year-old, who adopted the Christmas persona, was apprehended during a sting operation after engaging in explicit online exchanges and sending nude photos.
Police warn parents about the dangers of such online interactions, especially given the suspect's history of posing with children.