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New Jersey man arrested for sending obscene images to minor girl
If convicted, Mahir Chaudhry faces up to 10 years in prison, and a $250,000 fine.
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Jeffin T. Kaleekal - Wed, 10, Sep 2025
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Mahir Chaudhry, 21, was on Aug.27 arrested for allegedly sending obscene images to a minor girl.
A resident of Middlesex County, New Jersey, Chaudhry has been accused of sending at least six obscene images while being aware that the recipient was under the age of 16.
The alleged crime took place in early 2023 and if convicted, Chaudhry faces up to 10 years in prison, and a $250,000 fine.
Addressing the arrest, Acting U.S. Attorney and Special Attorney Alina Habba said in a statement, “The defendant’s arrest is a testament to the combined work of the U.S. Attorney’s Office and our law enforcement partners to protect the people of New Jersey from individuals who prey on minor victims—no matter where the victims are located."
Habba credited special agents of the FBI’s Child Exploitation Operational Unit, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Stefanie Roddy, with the investigation leading to the charges. She also thanked the FBI Newark’s Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force, the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, and international partners for their assistance.
Special Agent in Charge Roddy highlighted the significance of the arrest and said, “Chaudhry’s arrest is impactful on many fronts. He can no longer cause harm to minor victims, as the complaint alleges, and his arrest serves as a warning to others who think their actions are unseen."
Roddy further said, "The FBI and our partners will stop at nothing to find and apprehend these predators."
Chaudhry was presented before U.S. Magistrate Judge André Espinosa in Newark federal court and was detained pending approval of certain bail conditions.
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