A Waldorf man was arrested on charges of sexual solicitation of a minor following an investigation by the Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. The suspect, identified as Rafee Al-Mansur, 33, was taken into custody on Tuesday after authorities developed evidence suggesting his involvement in online communication with an individual he believed to be a 13-year-old girl.
Al-Mansur faces two counts of sexual solicitation of a minor. He was arrested at his residence in Charles County and subsequently transported to the Anne Arundel County Detention Center.
The investigation into Al-Mansur began in April 2024, when members of the ICAC Task Force uncovered evidence of an adult engaging in inappropriate communication with a minor through an online chat platform. The suspect was under the impression that he was interacting with a 13-year-old girl, according to law enforcement officials.
The Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit, which coordinates the ICAC Task Force, led the investigation. With assistance from Homeland Security Investigations, officers served a search warrant at Al-Mansur’s home in Waldorf, where he was arrested. The search and subsequent arrest were the culmination of weeks of investigation, during which time authorities gathered sufficient evidence to charge Al-Mansur.
The Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force is a collaborative effort involving various police departments across the state. The task force focuses on identifying individuals involved in the production, distribution, and possession of child pornography, as well as other crimes that victimize children. The work of the ICAC Task Force is supported by grant funds from the Governor’s Office for Crime Prevention and Policy and a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.
The ICAC Task Force has been instrumental in numerous arrests across Maryland, targeting individuals who exploit children through the Internet. By monitoring online activity and conducting undercover operations, the task force has successfully apprehended those involved in such criminal activities.
As the investigation into Al-Mansur’s activities continues, authorities are urging parents and guardians to remain vigilant about their children’s online interactions. The Maryland State Police emphasize the importance of educating children about the dangers of online communication with strangers and monitoring their use of social media and other digital platforms.
Al-Mansur is expected to face legal proceedings in the coming weeks. If convicted, he could face significant penalties, including prison time and mandatory registration as a sex offender.
The Maryland State Police and the ICAC Task Force continue to work together to protect children from online predators and bring those who seek to exploit them to justice. The public is encouraged to report any suspicious online activity involving minors to law enforcement.
Further details about the investigation and any potential additional charges against Al-Mansur have not been released at this time.
