Billings Man Sentenced in Child Exploitation Case, Receives Probation and $100,000 Fine
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A Billings, Montana man has been sentenced to 24 months of probation and ordered to pay a $100,000 fine after pleading guilty to federal charges related to arranging a commercial sex act with a minor. The case highlights the ongoing efforts to combat child sexual exploitation and the use of technology in facilitating such crimes.
Details of the Case
Usman Hanif Khan, 52, pleaded guilty in June 2025 to one count of using a facility of interstate commerce to aid in racketeering, according to a statement released by U.S. Attorney Kurt alme. The investigation, led by the FBI, revealed that Khan used his cell phone to arrange a meeting with a minor under the guise of a consensual adult encounter.
The events unfolded around April 9, 2023, when Khan connected with a woman on a social media platform catering to individuals seeking commercial sexual relationships. He than communicated with this woman to arrange a date with “Jane Doe,” believing she was an adult. Though, court documents revealed the woman misrepresented Jane Doe’s age, and the individual was, actually, a minor.
The pair communicated via text message, finalizing arrangements and discussing details of the encounter. On the evening of April 9, 2023, the woman transported Jane Doe to Khan’s residence, where a sex act occurred. Following the encounter, Khan provided Jane Doe with money and arranged for her transportation through the same woman.
Project Safe Childhood Initiative
This case was prosecuted as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice. The program aims to combat the escalating epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.
“Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims,” officials stated.The initiative is spearheaded by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and ceos, demonstrating a collaborative approach to tackling this critical issue.
Legal Proceedings and Prosecution
U.S. District Judge Susan P. Watters presided over the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Zeno Baucus successfully prosecuted Khan, securing the conviction and subsequent sentencing. The notable financial penalty underscores the seriousness of the offense and serves as a deterrent to others.
Individuals seeking more details about Project Safe Childhood can visit Justice.gov/PSC.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers children face online and the importance of vigilance in protecting vulnerable populations.
