TikTok teacher Luke Rockwell arrested after sex with 16-year-old

An American language teacher and popular TikTok star who was accused of having sex with a 16-year-old Bangkok girl was arrested by authorities late Sunday morning.

Police arrested Luke Nathanael Rockwell, 28, around the Phra Khanong canal near the Sansiri Backyard Community T77. He was charged with taking a minor over 15 but not over 18 away from parents for indecent purposes as part of Section 319 of the Criminal Code.

He faces up to 10 years in prison and fines of up to THB20,000.

The Southern Bangkok Criminal Court approved a warrant for his arrest. Rockwell admitted to the allegations levied against him including having sex with a minor and filming the sexual encounter. He was taken in for investigation at the Khlong Tan police station where legal proceedings are underway.

Police could not be reached for further comment as of Monday morning.

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