The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office arrested three individuals in August and September who allegedly traveled to Loudoun with the intent to engage in sexual acts with children.

Anrug Sharma, 34, of Fairfax, was arrested in the Chantilly area on Aug. 31 and charged with one count of use of communication systems to solicit a minor (under age 15). He was released on a $25,000 bond.

Kenneth Matthew Maleski, 29, of Laurel, Md., was arrested in the Chantilly area on Sept. 6, and charged with one count of use of communication systems to solicit a minor and one count of attempted indecent liberties with a minor. He was released on a $25,000 bond.

Joseph Michael Confoy, 52, of Ashburn, was arrested in the Chantilly area on Sept. 15, and charged with one count of use of communication systems to solicit a minor and one count of attempted indecent liberties with a minor. He was released on a $15,000 bond.

Loudoun County deputies cooperated with the Northern Virginia-DC Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force as part of ongoing investigations to arrest the individuals.

Authorities said all three began their communication via the internet with the children.