Leah B. Foley United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts | Department of Justice
A Wrentham resident, Wael Isreb, 66, has been arrested and charged with one count of possessing child pornography. He appeared in federal court in Boston for his initial hearing and is scheduled for a detention hearing on September 4, 2025.
Authorities began investigating after receiving information about files shared on the Kik messaging application. A search at Isreb’s home led to the seizure of electronic devices. Forensic analysis reportedly found approximately 26 images and 115 videos of child sexual abuse material. One video allegedly depicted the rape of a child estimated to be three or four years old. Court documents indicate that Isreb was previously convicted in Massachusetts state court in 2021 for possessing child pornography.
If convicted of possession of child pornography following a prior similar offense, Isreb faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years and up to 20 years in prison, at least five years of supervised release, and a fine that could reach $250,000. Sentencing will be determined by a federal district court judge according to U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and relevant statutes.
The case falls under Project Safe Childhood, an initiative launched by the Department of Justice in May 2006 aimed at addressing child sexual exploitation through coordinated efforts among federal, state, and local agencies. More details about Project Safe Childhood can be found at https://www.justice.gov/psc.
"United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Michael J. Krol, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in New England made the announcement today." "Assistant U.S. Attorney Eric L. Hawkins of the Major Crimes Unit is prosecuting the case."
"The details contained in the charging documents are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law."
