LANHAM, MD — A Prince George's County man has been indicted on federal charges that state he traveled across the country to sexually abuse a minor and produce child sexual abuse material involving two other minors.
Hernan Antonio Maradiaga, 36, of Lanham was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury on charges of traveling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct, two counts of producing child sexual abuse material and possession of child sexual abuse material, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland.
According to the indictment, Maradiaga traveled from Maryland to California in 2023 to engage in sexual activity with a minor younger than 16.
Federal prosecutors also allege that in 2025, Maradiaga coerced and enticed two other minors to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing child sexual abuse material.
In September 2026, authorities discovered that Maradiaga possessed child sexual abuse material depicting minors, prosecutors said.
If convicted, Maradiaga faces up to 30 years in federal prison for traveling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct.
Each charge of producing child sexual abuse material carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years and a maximum of 30 years in federal prison. The possession charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years.
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