An undocumented immigrant from Nicaragua living in Laramie, Wyoming, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for producing child pornography. Maycon Stiven Molina Perez, 23, of Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua, received a sentence of 360 months’ imprisonment followed by 10 years of supervised release. Chief U.S. District Court Judge Kelly H. Rankin handed down the sentence on February 6 in Cheyenne and ordered Perez to pay restitution of at least $3,000 per requesting victim, with the final amount to be determined within 90 days.
According to court documents, the investigation began on July 8, 2025, when the mother of a victim discovered a video on Perez’s phone showing him sexually assaulting a child. She reported this immediately to the Laramie County Police Department and provided officers with Perez’s Samsung Galaxy phone. Police obtained a search warrant and seized both the child’s clothing and other electronic devices.
Law enforcement attempted to locate Perez but learned he had fled to Colorado. He was found later that day in Colorado with an iPhone in his possession; this device was also seized. The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation Internet Crimes Against Children (DCI-ICAC) task force examined the devices and found over 1,400 files containing child pornography on the Samsung Galaxy phone—including content involving bestiality, infant/toddler sexual assault, and sadomasochism—as well as a video depicting the assault that took place in Perez’s home.
On the iPhone, agents located more than 1,280 image files and several videos including two additional videos involving the same victim. Investigators also determined that Perez had distributed child pornography through multiple apps such as Telegram and Whatsapp.
U.S. Attorney Darin Smith stated: “The pain caused by these crimes is immeasurable, and no sentence can undo the trauma inflicted on the victim and their family. Today’s judgment sends a clear message that no matter where you are from, if you commit the heinous crimes of sexually abusing children, you will be held fully accountable. We are deeply grateful to the victim’s family for their courage and to law enforcement for their relentless work in pursuing justice.”
The case was investigated by Laramie County Police Department and DCI-ICAC Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mackenzie Morrison prosecuted.
Case No. CR-25-0031
