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The FBI Detroit Division reports an increase in arrests of child predators, attributing this to improved technology, resources, and public awareness. The FBI's Endangered Child Alert Program (ECAP) collaborates with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) to identify suspects through online tips. Recent cases, such as the arrest of Audy Mugally Al-Saidi in April for possession and distribution of child pornography, highlight rising sextortion threats among children and teens.