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Typo in username led to 18-month prison sentence

A one-underscore username mix-up helped police arrest and convict Brandon Klayme for child sex abuse charges.
WHO: Brandon Klayme; Canadian police
WHAT: Canadian police arrested and convicted Brandon Klayme after requesting records for the wrong Kik username due to a missing underscore.
WHEN: Jul 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
WHERE: Halifax, Canada
WHY: Police sought Kik records for “fus__ro_dah” but requested “fus_ro_dah,” leading them to the wrong person.

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