Larimer County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) investigators along with members of the LCSO Strategic Enforcement Unit, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation conducted a joint sting operation in two different locations in Larimer County from December 1 to December 3, 2021. The operation targeted individuals who were actively seeking to have sexual contact with underage children.

The operation resulted in four arrests:

Amarnath Arikapudi (11/04/1991) of Fort Collins

Internet Luring of a Child w/Intent for Sexual Contact or Exploitation x 2 counts (F4)
Attempted Sexual Assault on a Child x 2 counts (F4)
Criminal Attempt to Commit Class 4 Felony x 2 counts (F5)
Patronizing a Prostituted Child x 2 counts (F3)

o Posted cash/surety bond of $50,000 on 12/03/2021

Satyander Dudee (05/27/1968) of Versailles, Kentucky

Internet Luring of a Child w/Intent for Sexual Contact or Exploitation (F4)
Attempted Sexual Assault on a Child (F4)
Criminal Attempt to Commit Class 4 Felony (F5)
Enticement of a Child (F4)
Patronizing a Prostituted Child (F3)

o Posted cash/surety bond of $50,000 on 12/04/2021

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