United States of America v. Usman Hanif Khan

Billings, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with use of a facility in interstate commerce in aid of racketeerring.

Usman Hanif Khan, 52, was charged with one count of use of a facility of interstate commerce to aid in racketeering.

prior to April 9, 2023, Khan met a woman on a social media website for those interested in a commercial sex relationship. Then, on or about April 9, 2023, Khan communicated with the woman for the purpose of arranging a commercial sex date with Jane Doe, who the woman represented was an adult but was actually a minor. Khan and the woman communicated via text messenger, utilized cell phones to make arrangements, and discussed, among other items, the particulars of the commercial sex date. On the evening of April 9, 2023, the woman transported Jane Doe to Khan’s residence for the purpose of a commercial sex date. Khan and Jane Doe engaged in a sex act, after which Khan contacted the woman to arrange transportation of Jane Doe and provided Jane Doe with money for the encounter.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Zeno Baucus prosecuted the case. The FBI conducted the investigation.

Defendant is SENTENCED ON COUNT 1 OF THE INDICTMENT TO TWO YEARS PROBATION with standard and special conditions. Fine $100,000 (to receive the credit for the payment previously made and held by the Clerk of Court) and special assessment $100 due immediately.