Press Release

Derby man asks undercover agent to create fake child pornography

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

WICHITA, KAN. – A Kansas man was sentenced to 121 months in prison for distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

According to court documents, Cody S. Bingham, 25, of Derby pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of child pornography. 

In 2025, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) infiltrated an online chatroom named "Filthy Pedo No Limits." Agents observed users exchanging CSAM. One of the users, who the FBI subsequently identified as Cody Bingham, distributed multiple CSAM posts to the group chat and asked users to create fake CSAM pictures of a minor victim. The undercover FBI agent then engaged in private conversations with Bingham, who sent photographs of this minor to the agent. 

Agents executed a search warrant at Bingham’s home and seized his electronic devices which contained CSAM images of sexual acts with minors as young as infants. 

“The conduct in this case is revolting,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan A. Kriegshauser. “One does not stumble into a chatroom called ‘Filthy Pedo No Limits’ by accident. Those that deal in this disgusting material can expect to serve long sentences when they are brought to justice.”  

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigated the case.

Project Safe Childhood
This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice. Led by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and CEOS, 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. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit https://www.justice.gov/psc.

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 Press Release

Kansas man pleads guilty to illegal gun possession

Friday, October 30, 2026

TOPEKA, KAN. – A Kansas man pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a firearm while facing criminal charges. 

According to court documents, Leonard Rrapaj, 62, of Topeka pleaded guilty to one count of illegal receipt of a firearm while under indictment. 

In August 2025, a search warrant was executed at Rrapaj’s business and residence, located at the Topeka Sports Cabaret. In Rrapaj’s bedroom, law enforcement found a firearm. At the time, the defendant was under indictment for federal charges.

Rrapaj is scheduled to be sentenced on February 10, 2027. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating the case.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Lindsey Debenham is prosecuting the case.

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DHS Highlights Worst Illegal Aliens Arrested Across the Country on Election Day

 News Release

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs

DHS Highlights Worst Illegal Aliens Arrested Across the Country on Election Day WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement highlighting examples of the worst illegal aliens arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) across the country on Election Day, including those convicted for such crimes as attempted murder, aggravated assault with a weapon, and child molestation. “Every single day, DHS enforces the laws of the nation across the country. 365 days per year, the hardworking men and women of ICE law enforcement are targeting and arresting criminal illegal aliens to make America safe again—this includes on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and yes, Election Day,” said DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin. “Just yesterday, ICE arrested more heinous illegal alien criminals with convictions including attempted murder, aggravated assault with a weapon, and child molestation. The Trump Administration will never apologize for putting the safety of the American people first.” Here are just some of the illegal aliens ICE arrested on Election Day: In Salt Lake City, Utah, ICE arrested Jaime Ramirez-Almaraz, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, whose criminal history includes convictions for burglary and aggravated assault with a weapon. In Miami, Florida, ICE arrested Jesus Moreno-Lucio, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, whose criminal history includes convictions for attempted murder and aggravated battery in Naples, Florida. In New Orleans, Louisiana, ICE arrested Daniel Martinez-Guerrero, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, whose criminal history includes a conviction for aggravated assault with a weapon in Nashville, Tennessee. In Newark, New Jersey, ICE arrested Ezequiel Mendez-Mendez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, whose criminal history includes a conviction for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon causing bodily injury. In St. Paul, Minnesota, ICE arrested Kevin Ramirez-Gomez, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, whose criminal history includes a conviction for child molestation.

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