OKLAHOMA CITY – KAYVAN KARYA RASOLKHANI, 47, of Norman, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to serve 78 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.
Public records show that, prior to October 2025, Rasolkhani engaged in online communications with an undercover FBI agent in which he discussed intentions to sexually assault two fictitious girls offered by the agent. On October 15, 2025, the FBI executed search warrants on Rasolkhani’s person, vehicle, residence, and his workplace, University Liquor. During the operation, agents seized a cell phone containing child pornography.
On January 22, 2026, Rasolkhani was charged by Information with possession of child pornography. Rasolkhani pleaded guilty on February 19, 2026, and admitted he knowingly possessed images containing child pornography, including images of prepubescent minors. At a sentencing hearing on September 30, 2026, U.S. District Judge Timothy D. DeGiusti sentenced Rasolkhani to serve 78 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release. Rasolkhani was also ordered to pay $76,500 in restitution. In announcing his sentence, Judge DeGiusti noted the disturbing nature of Rasolkhani’s conduct and the need to protect the public. This case is the result of an investigation by the FBI Oklahoma City Field Office. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jordan Ganz and Brandon Hale prosecuted the case.
This case is part of Project Safe Childhood (PSC), a nationwide initiative by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by U.S. Attorney’s Offices and the DOJ Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, PSC marshals federal, state, and local resources to better locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about PSC, please visit www.justice.gov/psc.
Reference is made to public filings for additional information.