Talha Ahmed, Enticement of a Minor, Washington 2026

Spokane, Washington – A Maryland man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a disturbing child sex crime case.

Talha Ahmed, 28, of Towson, Maryland, was sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment for the crime of Enticement of a Minor by United States District Judge Mary K. Dimke on January 15, 2026.

According to court documents and information revealed at the sentencing hearing, Ahmed met an 11-year-old girl from the Tri-Cities on an online application on May 19, 2021. He continued to communicate with the girl via text message, FaceTime, and telephone calls into the early morning hours of May 20, 2021.

During the course of the communications, Ahmed directed the girl to send sexually explicit videos and images of herself. He also directed the 11-year-old girl to engage in live, sexually explicit performances via FaceTime. Ahmed paid the child via an online application to engage in this conduct.

The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations, the Southeast Regional Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and the Kennewick Police Department. This case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Laurel Holland.

Ahmed was also ordered to serve a 5-year term of supervised release, pay $15,600 in restitution to the minor victim, and register as a sex offender.

First Assistant United States Attorney Pete Serrano stated, “This case highlights the very real dangers children face in online spaces and the devastating impact these crimes have on victims and their families.”

Talha Ahmed, 28, of Towson, Maryland Defendant/respondent REAL full name or legal entity name. Exact Criminal Charges: Enticement of a Minor. City and State: Spokane, Washington. Exact Date: January 15, 2026 (sentencing). Sentence or Outcome: 10 years of imprisonment. Dollar Amounts: $15,600 in restitution to the minor victim.