A 32-year-old Reynoldsburg man is in jail on a $500,000 bond after court documents allege he impregnated a 13-year-old girl. Investigators say the alleged contact took place between May and November 2025 and came to light after they reviewed messages on the minor’s phone. The suspect, identified in filings as Ramesh Rai, was arraigned Thursday, with a preliminary hearing set for April 17.
According to WBNS, court and jail records show Rai is facing charges that include unlawful sexual conduct with a minor along with related sex crime counts. Charging documents reviewed by the station state the girl was 13 when she became pregnant and that investigators recovered sexual messages from Rai on her phone.
What the Charge Means Under Ohio Law
Unlawful sexual conduct with a minor is defined in the Ohio Revised Code at Section 2907.04. The offense is generally a fourth degree felony, but it is elevated to a third degree felony when the accused is ten years or more older than the minor. Those felony levels carry potential prison time and fines, and a conviction typically triggers sex offender registration along with other collateral consequences under Ohio law.
Court Schedule and Next Steps
Court filings state that Rai was arraigned Thursday and remains in custody on a $500,000 bond, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for Friday, April 17. In Ohio, a preliminary hearing is a probable cause proceeding where a judge or magistrate decides whether there is enough evidence to send the case to a grand jury or to the court of common pleas. The timing and procedures for these hearings are set out in the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure, including Criminal Rule 5.
Victim Resources and Contacts
The Franklin County Prosecutor’s Victim-Witness Unit provides notifications and support services for people affected by felony crimes, and contact details are available on the prosecutor’s website. Anyone who has information connected to this case is asked to reach out to law enforcement or the prosecutor’s office so investigators can follow up.
