Over half a million child sexual exploitation files found at Okotoks home
Posted Jun 3, 2026 11:44 am.
Last Updated Jun 4, 2026 8:21 am.
More than 500,000 child sexual exploitation files were discovered inside a Southern Alberta home, a collection investigators say is among the largest ever encountered.
ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit says the files were found on multiple hard drives and computers seized on May 26, during a search of a residence in Okotoks.
An RCMP investigation began in January 2026 after officers flagged uploads of child exploitation content, eventually leading to the suspect.
“Behind every one of the photos and videos is a real child somewhere in this world that is being exploited for a sexual purpose,” said ICE Staff Sgt, Gordon MacDonald in a statement. “A collection of this size is deeply disturbing, as it would have also likely been used to trade and fuel demand.”
To provide context on how big the seizure is, ICE says they have identified just over 620,000 child sexual exploitation files from all its investigation in the past year.
Corey Airhart, 35, is charged with possessing and accessing child sexual abuse materials. Airhart has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 8.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact local officers or Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑TIPS.
