Ricky Junior O. Quichocho, a 37-year-old resident of Dededo, Guam, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for attempted enticement of a minor. The U.S. District Court of Guam delivered the sentence on February 4, 2025, which includes five years of supervised release following imprisonment and a $100 special assessment fee. Additionally, Quichocho is required to register with the Sex Offender Registry wherever he resides, works, or attends school.
The conviction follows an undercover operation conducted in May 2024 by the Air Force Office of Special Investigation (AFOSI) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). This joint effort aimed to identify individuals attempting to engage in sexual activities with minors through social networking applications and online forums.
On May 7, 2024, Quichocho contacted an undercover persona posing as a 13-year-old girl. Despite knowing her age, he expressed interest in "sexual fun" and continued sending sexually explicit messages throughout the month. An arrangement was made to meet at Anderson Air Force Base Visitor Control Center parking lot on June 10, where instead of meeting the minor, Quichocho encountered AFOSI agents. During an interview that followed his arrest, Quichocho admitted his actions. A forensic examination of his cellphone corroborated the evidence.
United States Attorney Shawn N. Anderson emphasized the importance of interagency cooperation in combating child exploitation: “Interagency partnerships are the key to fighting child exploitation.” He added that this case highlights the risks children face online and reinforced their commitment to targeting offenders who exploit vulnerable community members.
Lucy Cabral-DeArmas from HSI highlighted their collaborative efforts with agencies like AFOSI: “By working together, HSI ensures resources are utilized most effectively.” Eric Beebe from AFOSI echoed these sentiments: “We are dedicated to protecting our Airmen, their families, and the broader Guam community.”
The investigation was led by Homeland Security Investigations and AFOSI Detachment 602. Assistant United States Attorney Devarup Rastogi prosecuted the case under Project Safe Childhood (PSC), a Department of Justice initiative launched in May 2006 aimed at addressing child sexual exploitation nationwide.