Red Hook, New York — Teenage girls were allegedly targeted and coerced into producing child sexual abuse material by a former Dutchess County teacher, prompting the FBI to seek additional victims and witnesses in an ongoing federal investigation.
The FBI’s New York Division, Hudson Valley Resident Agency, confirmed it is actively identifying victims connected to Daniel Monarchi, 26, of Red Hook, who was arrested in August 2025 and charged under federal child exploitation statutes by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York.
FBI asks public to identify additional victims
According to investigators, Monarchi allegedly used online chat platforms to contact teenage girls before moving conversations to Discord and Snapchat, where he is accused of coercing minors into sexually explicit conduct and producing and distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
The FBI believes this activity occurred over an extended period, beginning prior to September 2024 and continuing until his arrest in August 2025.
Authorities are now urging anyone who may have had contact with Monarchi or has relevant information to come forward. The agency has provided a public reporting form to collect tips and identify potential victims.
Monarchi is also reported to have worked as a middle school special education and social studies teacher in Dutchess County, raising concerns about possible additional exposure to minors.
Online aliases and platforms identified
Investigators released a list of usernames and accounts allegedly associated with Monarchi across multiple platforms. These include:
- Discord: mrteacherman; absolute_monarchi; mrteacherman_71949; danthemanwithaplan6615
- Snapchat: themonarch68; jeffkings2020
- Instagram: spaghettifella; abolsute_monarchi; thelostbatallion
- Google accounts: scresthawk@gmail.com; legoguy22@hvc.rr.com
The FBI said these accounts may have been used to communicate with victims and facilitate the alleged offenses.
Key Points
• FBI seeks victims in child exploitation case involving Red Hook man
• Daniel Monarchi charged under federal CSAM production laws
• Investigators say he used Discord, Snapchat, and other platforms
Federal charges and investigation timeline
Monarchi was charged under Title 18 U.S.C. § 2251(a) and (e), which relate to the sexual exploitation of minors and the production of child sexual abuse material. These charges carry severe federal penalties if convicted.
Authorities allege Monarchi used manipulation and coercion tactics to pressure minors into producing explicit content, which was then distributed online. The investigation suggests a pattern of behavior spanning months prior to his arrest.
The FBI has not publicly disclosed the number of confirmed victims but indicated the scope of the case may expand as additional individuals come forward.
Ongoing outreach and reporting effort
The FBI’s victim services division is leading outreach efforts, encouraging individuals or parents of minors who may have been affected to submit information through an official online form. Officials emphasized that even partial or uncertain information could assist investigators.
This case adds to a growing number of federal investigations involving online exploitation, particularly those involving messaging apps and social platforms commonly used by minors.
Authorities have not released additional details about court proceedings or whether Monarchi has entered a plea.
What happens next
The investigation remains active as federal agents continue reviewing digital evidence and identifying potential victims. Officials say additional charges could be possible depending on what is uncovered.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the FBI through its official victim reporting portal.
The case remains pending in federal court, and Monarchi’s legal status has not been further updated beyond the initial charges.
