Richmond, Va. — A nationwide surge by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) targeting child sexual abuse offenders has culminated in the arrest of three Virginians, including two from Central Virginia. The operation, named “Operation Restore Justice,” took place between April 28 and May 1, 2025, and was part of the FBI’s larger initiative to combat child exploitation and abuse across the country.
The Richmond FBI field office played a significant role in the operation, which saw 55 FBI field offices participating nationwide. The operation led to the arrest of 205 individuals and the rescue of 115 children from abusive environments.
Three individuals were arrested across Virginia, with two arrests occurring in Central Virginia. Among those apprehended were:
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Allan Martin, 63, of Henrico, was arrested on April 29 on charges related to the possession and receipt of child sexual abusive material. Martin, a former Henrico County police officer, retired in January 2016 after nearly 30 years of service with the Henrico County Police Division. His career spanned various divisions, including the Patrol Bureau, Community Services Section, and Criminal Investigations Section.
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Saoeun Hing, 46, of Richmond, was arrested on May 1 on similar charges of possession and receipt of child sexual abusive material.
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Christopher Johnson, 41, of Salem, was arrested on May 2 for the transportation of material involving the sexual exploitation of minors.
FBI Richmond’s Special Agent Stanley M. Meador emphasized the importance of child exploitation cases, calling them among the agency’s top priorities. “These cases involve our most vulnerable victims, and the FBI Richmond team, through our Child Exploitation Task Forces, works around the clock to track down these subjects and hold them accountable for their heinous actions,” Meador said in a statement.
Throughout the operation, the FBI worked in collaboration with various local and state law enforcement agencies, including Virginia State Police, Henrico County Division of Police, and Chesterfield County Police Department, among others. The joint effort underscored the ongoing commitment of law enforcement to combat the growing issue of child exploitation.
In total, the FBI arrested over 190 individuals connected to crimes against children during the operation. The bureau’s efforts also involved the use of specialized programs, including the Violent Crimes Against Children (VCAC) program and Child Exploitation Human Trafficking Task Forces (CEHTTFs). These initiatives rely on a nationwide network of law enforcement partners to identify and apprehend those involved in the abuse and exploitation of minors.
The FBI has called on the public to remain vigilant and report any suspected crimes against children. Individuals who encounter suspicious activity are urged to contact law enforcement at 1-800-CALL-FBI or 911.
The success of Operation Restore Justice highlights the critical importance of collaboration among federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in the fight against child exploitation, ensuring that those responsible for such crimes face justice.
