Executive Summary
- Orlin Eli Gonzalez, 26, of Jacksonville, has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly attempting to entice a 13-year-old child to engage in sexual activity using his cellphone and the internet.
- An FBI agent conducted an undercover operation on a social media application, posing as a 13-year-old child, during which Gonzalez allegedly exchanged private messages requesting nude photos and inquiring about sexual activity.
- Gonzalez was arrested on September 4, 2025, after allegedly confirming his intention to meet the “child” for sexual activity and arriving at the agreed-upon Jacksonville residence.
Laws and Precedent
- Orlin Eli Gonzalez has been indicted on charges of attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity. The potential sentence—a minimum of 10 years to life in federal prison—is a direct result of these laws. The case falls under Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative of the Department of Justice that actively enforces these laws.
Jacksonville, FL – Orlin Eli Gonzalez, 26, of Jacksonville, has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly attempting to entice a 13-year-old child to engage in sexual activity using his cellphone and the internet. Gonzalez was arrested on September 4, 2025, and is currently detained pending the resolution of his case. If convicted, he faces a minimum of 10 years and up to life in federal prison, along with a potential lifetime term of supervised release.
Investigation Details
According to court documents, an FBI agent initiated an undercover operation on an online social media application between August 28 and September 4, 2025. The agent posed as a 13-year-old child to identify adults seeking to engage in sexual activity with minors. During this operation, the undercover agent exchanged private messages with an app user identified as “Orlean.”
After the undercover agent disclosed the “child’s” age as 13, “Orlean” allegedly inquired about the “child’s” sexual experience and asked if “she” enjoyed specific sexual acts. “Orlean” also requested nude photos, explicitly texting, “I wanna see you naked,” and asked if the “child” wanted to have sex. Further FBI investigation identified “Orlean” as Orlin Eli Gonzalez.
Arrest and Charges
On September 4, 2025, Gonzalez and the undercover agent exchanged additional text messages. Gonzalez allegedly confirmed his intention to meet the “child” for sexual activity at “her” Jacksonville residence and requested the address. That same afternoon, FBI agents observed Gonzalez riding a bicycle toward the agreed-upon location. Upon his arrival, agents arrested him.
Legal Proceedings and Project Safe Childhood
An indictment represents a formal charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law. Every defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation in this case, and Assistant United States Attorney D. Rodney Brown is prosecuting it.
This case is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched by the Department of Justice in 2006. The project aims to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse through aggressive investigations and prosecutions.
