U. S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger | U.S. Department of Justice
A Virginia man, Raymond Jung Woo Choi, also known as Jason Lee, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison followed by 20 years of supervised release for his involvement in a case of sextortion and the production of sexually explicit videos involving a minor. The sentencing was announced by U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Court documents revealed that between November 2023 and February 2024, Choi used social media platforms like Instagram to engage in conversations with a 13–14-year-old girl. Using the alias "Jason Lee," he coerced the victim into sending him explicit images and videos through Instagram. Choi also sent gifts to the victim via Amazon or through the U.S. Postal Service as part of his grooming tactics.
On February 17, 2024, Choi attempted to meet the minor in person by flying from Virginia to Minnesota but was unsuccessful due to intervention by family members and law enforcement authorities.
Choi pleaded guilty on October 2, 2024, to one count of production of child pornography and was sentenced today by Judge Donovan W. Frank in U.S. District Court.
The investigation leading to Choi's arrest was conducted by the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Postal Inspection Service under Project Safe Childhood, an initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice aimed at combating child sexual exploitation and abuse.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew C. Murphy led the prosecution.
