Experts warn Roblox has a predator problem, amid reports Australian children are being exposed to a range of disturbing experiences on the platform.

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A recent incident where a nine-year-old boy allegedly slashed his younger brother’s neck after losing points in Roblox has spurred Johor Amanah’s call for Putrajaya to consider banning children from the online game.

There's plenty of gamers who've found fame and fortune for their online activities ... but we're thinking Schlep gained notoriety for a pretty left-field reason.

This comes after police began investigating whether ‘Roblox’ influenced a violent incident in Batu Pahat late last month.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill filed a lawsuit in August alleging Roblox had failed to implement effective safety measures to protect child users from adult predators, claiming they "thrive, unite, hunt and victimise kids" on the platform.

Roblox has responded to the decision of Iraq to ban access to Roblox on the grounds of child safety concerns, saying

Australian children under 16 could be banned from Roblox, with the popular gaming platform on notice ahead of Australia’s world-leading social media ban for kids.

The list of sites captured under Australia's social media ban for under-16s has been expanded, but a popular gaming platform remains exempt.