Marwan Taweeleh, a resident of Shakopee, Minnesota, has been charged with attempted coercion and enticement of a minor, as a registered sex offender. This announcement came from Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick.
Court documents reveal that on March 18, 2025, Marwan Adel Taweeleh, aged 31, attempted to entice a minor, under 18 years, to engage in sexually explicit behavior. The indictment includes one count of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor and one count of offense by a registered sex offender. Taweeleh was previously convicted of soliciting a child to engage in sexual conduct and is obligated by law to register as a sex offender. He made his first appearance in U.S. District Court before Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty on April 11, 2025, and is in custody awaiting further court proceedings.
“The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to prioritize the prosecution of sexual predators—particularly the prosecution of repeat sex offenders like Taweeleh,” stated Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick. “I am grateful to the Bloomington Police Department, to Homeland Security Investigations, and to all law enforcement officers who use undercover operations to identify and arrest child sex predators to prevent them from abusing real children.”
Special Agent in Charge Alvin M. Winston Sr. of FBI Minneapolis added, "Those who prey on children will find no refuge from justice. These predators pose a serious threat to the safety of our communities. The FBI will continue to prioritize these investigations and support our partners in pursuing offenders to the fullest extent of the law."
The case follows an investigation carried out by the Bloomington Police Department and the FBI, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Rebecca E. Kline overseeing the prosecution.
It is important to note that a complaint is merely an allegation, and the defendant is considered innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.