Illicit activities: Coke trade and child exploitation material

A fourth-grade teacher at the Invent Learning Hub, Julian Wachner, was arrested in Indianapolis on August 20, 2025, for possession of child pornography. The investigation into Wachner began due to unusual cryptocurrency transactions to a darknet site.

According to reports by the Indystar, Wachner admitted to downloading child pornographic material from the darknet over several years and then deleting it after viewing. The investigation uncovered drugs and illicit files at Wachner's home, as well as a laptop. Upon entering Wachner's login credentials, the laptop allegedly immediately displayed a video containing child pornography; dozens of other files had been recently opened.

The forensic examination of the laptop is ongoing. The online exchange where Wachner bought and transferred cryptocurrency reported three suspicious transactions, part of a broader investigation linked to the darknet portal.

It is important to note that Wachner is considered innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. The final charges will be determined by the Marion County Prosecutor's Office. The investigation into Wachner's activities is still ongoing.

No indication has been found that any students were involved in Wachner's misconduct. The school administration stated that Wachner's misconduct occurred outside of the school setting. As for Wachner's employment status, no new information has been provided.

The darknet portal is reportedly the largest provider of child pornographic material. The details of the case were reported by the Indystar. The investigation into Wachner's activities is ongoing, and no new information about the involvement of students in Wachner's misconduct has been found.

Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.