Mexican National DACA Recipient Charged with Receipt and Possession of Child Pornography

OKLAHOMA CITY — This is an official press release from the U.S. Department of Justice (USAO - Oklahoma, Western), published as received.

OKLAHOMA CITY – A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging SILVIO RAMIREZ-LOPEZ, 38, a Mexican national living in Oklahoma City through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, with receipt and possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.

According to public records, agents with Homeland Security Investigations identified a user profile on an online chat application that had obtained images and videos containing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Court records allege that the user, later identified as Ramirez-Lopez, was a member of at least six group chats on the application through which CSAM was exchanged. Ramirez-Lopez was arrested on May 28, 2026, and charged by criminal complaint in federal court.

On July 7, 2026, a federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment charging Ramirez-Lopez with receipt of child pornography and possession of material containing child pornography. If convicted, Ramirez-Lopez faces no less than five and up to 40 years in federal prison and fines of up to $500,000.

The public is reminded that these charges are merely allegations, and that Ramirez-Lopez is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

This case is the result of an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations. Assistant U.S. Attorney Tiffany Edgmon is prosecuting the case.

Reference is made to public filings for additional information.