BROOKLINE, MASS. (WHDH) - A 24-year-old Brookline man was arrested Thursday on child sex abuse material charges, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office.

Scott Cunha is accused of recruiting a 15-year-old child to produce and send child sex abuse material to him, the office said in a statement.

According to court documents, Cunha is accused of contacting multiple minors between 10 and 16 from across the country via Snapchat.

Cunha allegedly enticed children in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Indiana, Michigan, and Missouri to send him nude photos and videos, offering money in exchange for meeting up with him in person, the office said.

Court documents say he met up with at least one minor victim, according to the office.

7NEWS learned Cunha was employed by the town of Brookline from 2019 to 2022 as a lifeguard, instructor, and swim coach at the town’s aquatic center.

Neighbors say they’re concerned about the charges, finding this unsettling and anxious for additional details.

“We were curious as to what happened, but we were happy to see people doing their job [if] there’s something that needed assistance,” one neighbor said.

In a written statement, Brookline Town officials say this case is in no way related to Cunha’s employment.

Cunha is due back in court next week and is being held without bail.

Anyone who believes they may be a victim of Cunha is asked to call the U.S. Attorney’s office at 617-748-3274.

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