Gurjeet Singh Malhi/India/Possession of Child Sexual Assault Material

Gurjeet Singh Malhi, a 42-year-old citizen of India and an illegal alien in the United States, was arrested in Washington during a coordinated federal law enforcement operation involving ICE and other partner agencies. Malhi’s arrest stems from deeply disturbing allegations that underscore significant concerns for public safety and the protection of vulnerable victims. Local authorities have charged Malhi with possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), commonly known as child pornography, a severe offense that exploits and revictimizes children each time such material is viewed, shared, or distributed.

According to investigative reports, Malhi was apprehended following a joint investigation that tracked suspicious online activity linked to electronic devices in his possession. Upon executing a search warrant, law enforcement discovered digital files containing explicit images and videos depicting minors in sexual acts and exploitative situations. The evidence gathered during this operation led to formal charges for the possession of CSAM under Washington state law, a crime that carries significant penalties due to its predatory nature and lasting harm to child victims.

Malhi, who has no legal status in the U.S., now faces both criminal prosecution for these heinous charges and immigration proceedings that could result in his removal from the country. ICE has placed him in custody, citing the grave threat his alleged conduct poses to the safety of children and the broader community.

He will remain detained while criminal and immigration proceedings move forward. Authorities emphasize the importance of protecting children and ensuring individuals involved in crimes of this magnitude face justice.