Acting United States Attorney Matthew R. Molsen has announced that a federal Grand Jury for the District of Nebraska has returned an indictment against six individuals on charges related to human trafficking. The indictment, which was unsealed on March 21, names Eduardo Jose Perdomo, Michel Martinez-Gonzalez, and Alfredo Zambrano-Hurtado with two counts of conspiracy to commit human trafficking from December 16, 2024, through January 7, 2025. These three defendants also face two counts of sex trafficking minors or by force, fraud, and/or coercion.
Additionally, Sumit Chaudhari, Kavankumar Patel, and Vishal Goswami are charged with two counts of sex trafficking minors or by using force, fraud, or coercion for events alleged to have occurred between January 3 and January 6, 2025. Each charge related to human trafficking carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment and a fine of $250,000. There is also the possibility of lifetime supervised release and special assessments totaling $5,100.
Perdomo and Martinez-Gonzalez face further charges with two counts of child enticement from December 16, 2024, through January 6, 2025. The potential penalty for each count includes up to 30 years in prison and fines reaching $250,000.
"The prosecution of major cases such as this case always requires collaboration with multiple agencies," stated Molsen. He acknowledged the Douglas County Attorney’s Office as "a significant contributor to the team effort" in advancing the case.
It is important to note that indictments are charging documents containing accusations; all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.