Federal prosecutors say a 29-year-old Mexican national has been ordered to serve 78 months in prison after agents found child sexual abuse material on electronic devices seized from his home. Court records show the files included both images and videos that depicted infants and children younger than 12. Authorities say that once he finishes his time in federal custody, he will be placed into immigration removal proceedings.
Sentence And Reporting
According to KOKH, U.S. District Judge Sara E. Hill imposed the 78-month sentence, and U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson announced the prosecution. The station reports that the defendant, identified as Naranjo Cruz, will remain in custody until he is transferred to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons and will then face removal proceedings after completing his term. Prosecutors say that if he ever returns lawfully to the United States, he would be required to register as a sex offender and would be supervised for life by the U.S. Probation Office.
Earlier Federal Action
According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma, Naranjo Cruz was also named in a September 18, 2025 grand-jury report that included an aggravated sexual abuse charge alleging he crossed a state line to engage in sexual activity with a child younger than 12. The filing states that Homeland Security Investigations and the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office took part in those earlier inquiries, showing that federal agents had multiple lines of investigation open. Prosecutors say that earlier indictment provides broader context for the possession conviction that resulted in this week’s prison sentence.
Evidence Seized And What Was Found
As reported by KOKH, agents seized multiple electronic devices from Naranjo Cruz’s home. Forensic analysts reported finding 148 images and 22 videos of child sexual abuse material, including content that showed infants and children under 12. The station also reports that agents discovered an outstanding warrant for Naranjo Cruz after learning he had been ordered to leave the United States in 2024.
What Happens Next
Federal prosecutors say Naranjo Cruz will first serve his federal prison sentence and then face immigration removal proceedings. They note that the case will also trigger long-term supervision and sex offender registration requirements if he ever returns lawfully to the country. Authorities describe the investigation as part of a broader federal effort to combat online child exploitation, and say the probe remains active as they work to identify potential victims and follow additional leads. Anyone with information is urged to contact Homeland Security Investigations or the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
