Roblox isn't just another video game – it's a massive virtual universe where nearly 90 million people from around the world create, play and socialise.

The platform is a closed garden that Roblox controls, earning $3.5 billion in bookings in 2023 through in-game purchases and advertising while benefiting from outsourced game development.

The allegations depict a hierarchy of exploitation, with the children playing the games for charity at the very bottom.

This includes some 34 million children under 13 who spend an average of 2.6 hours daily on the platform, making Roblox one of ...