According to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office, Moir initially posed as the 18-year-old pop sensation on Facebook. It was through the social networking website that he met his young victim, authorities said in a press release.
Moir allegedly enticed the young girl to perform sexual acts on her webcam. The girl initially complied, but later ceased communication. It was then, police say, that the man repeatedly threatened to harm the victims' family.
When the Essex County Prosecutor's Office was notified about the alleged crimes, they contacted Toronto Police Services. The Canadian agency launched a parallel investigation, which included the use of an undercover officer who posed as a 14-year-old girl.
Moir allegedly engaged in sexual conversations with the undercover officer and requested a meeting. On April 4, Moir allegedly went to meet the undercover officer, at which time he was arrested by Toronto police and charged with abusing the New Jersey girl.
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The investigation into Moir remains active. Authorities suspect he may have been in contact with other juveniles in the United States, Canada, France, Australia and the Philippines.
Police say Moir had Facebook and ooVoo accounts in the names of Lee Oneel, Lee Moir, YodaYoda01, and Justy.Beber1.
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