ASU associate professor arrested on suspicion of luring a minor for sexual exploitation

PHOENIX – An Arizona State University associate professor was recently arrested on suspicion of luring a minor for sexual exploitation, authorities said.

Charges against Shiyou Wu were submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for review after his arrest, according to the Chandler Police Department.

According to Arizona’s Family, Wu allegedly arranged a sexual encounter with a person he thought was a 15-year-old boy but was actually an undercover officer posing as a teen online.

Wu is an ASU associate professor for the School of Social Work.

The university released the following statement about the matter:

“Shiyou Wu has been placed on administrative leave and is prohibited from accessing campus or engaging in any Arizona State University activities while the university undertakes action in accordance with Arizona Board of Regents and ASU policy. As this matter involves an active personnel matter, we are unable to offer additional comment at this time.”

The investigation is ongoing.

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