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News18
25-07-2025
- News18
Indian-Origin Man Among 12 Arrested For Child Trafficking Ring
The case emerged following a sting operation called 'Operation Phantom Whisper.' An undercover investigation has led to the arrest of 12 men in the state of Georgia in the US, suspected of being involved in a child trafficking ring. According to information released by the Cherokee Sheriff's Office, 11 of the individuals were arrested on charges of attempting to have sex with a minor girl, while one suspect faces charges related to child pornography. The list of suspects includes an Indian-origin man currently residing in Georgia. The case emerged following a sting operation called 'Operation Phantom Whisper," aimed at identifying adults attempting to engage in illegal sexual activity with minors. Officers involved in the operation posed as underage girls and arranged meetings with individuals suspected of such intentions. Multiple federal, state, and local agencies participated in the investigation. The team that worked on Operation Phantom Whisper included the Cherokee Sheriff's Office, Homeland Security Investigations–Atlanta, Gwinnett County Police, Cobb County Sheriff's Office, Grovetown Police Department, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Eleven of the twelve suspects were arrested when they arrived at a pre-arranged location, believing they were meeting a 14-year-old girl. Authorities confirmed that the suspects' motive was to engage in physical acts with a minor. All were taken into custody and charged with various felony offences. 'The safety and well-being of our children has always been and will always be a top priority," said Cherokee County Sheriff Frank Reynolds in the news release. The individuals arrested in the sting operation were identified as Sudhakar Gogireddy, Nivell McKindley, Jonathan Wayne Brian Brackett, Daylon Emil Figueroa, Jonathan Torres Nunez, Nicholas Ryan Robinson, Steven A. Davis, Kenneth Soto-Jaimes, Jose Fernando Salgado, Michael Vang, Timothy Morice Drawdy, and Hunter William Bowman-Daniel. Sudhakar Gogireddy, aged 34, is believed to be of Indian origin and lives in Alpharetta, Georgia. He faces multiple charges, including trafficking a person, luring a child into an illegal act, and criminal attempt. According to Fox5 Atlanta, the Cherokee Sheriff's Office stated that Gogireddy is on an ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) hold and is being held without bond. Several other suspects are also being held without bond and are under similar charges with ICE holds in place. Further information about the ongoing investigation has not yet been released. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
25-07-2025
- Time of India
Indian-origin man among 12 arrested in US in child exploitation sting, they traveled to Cherokee to have sex with 14-year-old
Indian-origin Sudhakar Gogireddy is one of the 12 men arrested in Georgia in a child exploitation sting operation. 12 men were arrested in Georgia's Cherokee County in a three-day multi-agency sting operation when these men traveled to Cherokee County with the alleged intent to have sex with someone they believed was a 14-year-old. 11 of them were arrested from the Cherokee County while another man was arrested at his home on child pornography charges. One of the 12 men is 34-year-old Sudhakar Gogireddy, believed to be of Indian origin. Gogireddy, who stays in Georgia's Alpharetta, faces multiple felony charges, including trafficking a person for sexual servitude, use of a computer to seduce, solicit, lure or entice a child to commit an illegal act, and criminal attempt. According to the sheriff's office, Gogireddy is on hold for ICE and is currently being held without bond. Operation Phantom Whisper The arrests were part of Operation Phantom Whisper in which multiple agencies took part -- Cherokee Sheriff's Office, Homeland Security Investigations- Atlanta, Gwinnett County Police, Cobb County Sheriff's Office, Grovetown Police Department, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Investigators posed online as underage girls, arranged meetups and arrested the suspects upon arrival. "The safety and well-being of our children has always been and will always be a top priority," said Cherokee County Sheriff Frank Reynolds. "The arrests of these individuals send a strong message that we will not tolerate those who prey on our most vulnerable population." Apart from Gogireddy, the other arrested are Niyell McKindley, Jonathan Wayne Brian Bracket, Daylon Emil Figueroa, Jonathan Torres Nunez, Nicholas Ryan Robinson, Steven A Davis, Kenneth Soto-Jaimes, Jose Fernando Salgado, Michael Vang, Timothy Morice Drawdy and Hunter William Bowman-Daniel
