Two Carnival Conquest Crew Members Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
Two crew members employed aboard the Carnival Conquest, a cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line, have been arrested on serious charges related to child pornography, according to anonymous crew sources. The individuals, identified as Iputuagus Karnawan and Imadewisma Dana, were both reportedly working in the ship’s galley as cooks at the time of their arrest.
Karnawan, also known by the name Putu Karnawan, has a prior employment history with Carnival and is said to have previously served on the Carnival Dream, another ship in the company’s fleet. Dana was reportedly working in a similar culinary role aboard the Carnival Conquest alongside Karnawan.
The arrests occurred last Monday, although Carnival Cruise Line has yet to release a formal statement detailing the circumstances. The charges reportedly stem from an investigation led by U.S. authorities, which uncovered disturbing content allegedly in possession of the two individuals. It is not yet clear whether the material was found on the ship or during the individuals’ time off the vessel, nor have officials confirmed whether the arrests occurred while the Carnival Conquest was docked at port or at sea.
According to the anonymous crew members who spoke to us, the news has sent shockwaves through the staff on board. Many expressed concern and dismay over the nature of the allegations and emphasized that the actions of these individuals do not reflect the values or conduct of the broader crew community.
The Carnival Conquest is a Conquest-class cruise ship that sails primarily in the Caribbean. The vessel, which can carry over 2,900 passengers, has a crew of more than 1,100 and is considered a significant part of Carnival’s operations in the region. Following the arrests, internal protocols were reportedly enacted, including the review of electronic devices and enhanced monitoring of crew activities. However, Carnival has not publicly confirmed the specific measures being taken in response to the investigation.
While details remain limited, federal authorities are expected to pursue formal charges as the investigation continues. The legal process may include international coordination, given that cruise ship crew members often hail from various countries and operate across global jurisdictions.
This story is developing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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