On Friday, June 12, 2026, the Norwalk Police Department’s Special Victims Unit, in partnership with the Stamford Police Department’s Special Victims Unit and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), concluded a multi-agency undercover operation targeting individuals seeking to engage in sexual activity with minors.
During the investigation, detectives from the Norwalk Police SVU posted advertisements on dating websites and social media platforms. Undercover officers posed as 15-year-old males and females.
As a result of the operation, the following individuals were arrested and charged:
Detroja Kabhi, 23, of West Haven
- Criminal Attempt at Risk of Injury – Sexual Contact with Victim Under 16
- Criminal Attempt at Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor
- Criminal Attempt at Sexual Assault 2nd Degree
Giys Jbeili, 34, of Milford
- Criminal Attempt at Risk of Injury – Sexual Contact with Victim Under 16
- Criminal Attempt at Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor
- Criminal Attempt at Sexual Assault 2nd Degree
Jonathan Celis-Hernandez, 39, of Norwalk
- Criminal Attempt at Risk of Injury – Sexual Contact with Victim Under 16
- Criminal Attempt at Sexual Assault 2nd Degree
Luis Figueroa, 38, of Norwalk
- Criminal Attempt at Risk of Injury – Sexual Contact with Victim Under 16
- Criminal Attempt at Sexual Assault 2nd Degree
Police said additional arrests may follow as the investigation continues.
All four individuals were held on $500,000 bond and are scheduled to appear in Stamford Superior Court on June 26, 2026.
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