Servio Barros-Terreros, a 58-year-old Ecuadoran national residing in Stamford, Connecticut, has been sentenced to 320 months in prison for recording his sexual abuse of a minor. The sentencing took place on February 20.
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) investigation revealed that in December 2022, the minor victim reported that Barros had sexually assaulted her multiple times. He took explicit pictures of her and threatened to distribute them if she disclosed the abuse. Additionally, Barros instructed the victim to undress during video calls he initiated.
Michael J. Krol, ICE Homeland Security Investigations New England Special Agent in Charge, stated: “Not only did Barros sexually abuse a young child, he used guilt and fear to threaten her and prevent her from coming forward about this abuse. It takes real bravery to overcome those threats and thanks to her perseverance, this predator is facing serious time behind bars as well as deportation after the completion of his sentence.”
Stamford Police arrested Barros on January 12, 2023, on charges related to state sexual assault and risk of injury offenses. They seized his iPhone, which ICE special agents later analyzed. The analysis uncovered explicit images involving the minor victim and images showing Barros engaging in explicit conduct with her.
Barros has been detained since his arrest and pleaded guilty on March 5, 2024, in federal court for producing child pornography. Entering the U.S. illegally at an unknown date and location, Barros will face immigration proceedings following his prison term's conclusion.
The investigation was conducted by ICE New England’s Hartford Resident Agent in Charge office alongside the Stamford Police Department.
To report child exploitation cases, individuals can visit www.cybertipline.com or contact the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or complete an online tip form.