Richmond FBI arrests 3 alleged Virginia child predators, including former Henrico Police employee in nationwide operation

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The Federal Bureau of investigation (FBI), has concluded its nationwide surge to arrest child sexual abuse offenders, which has led to the arrest of three Virginians -- two of whom are from Central Virginia.

Richmond FBI conducted a surge of resources to arrest child sexual abuse predators and combat child exploitation through "Operation Restore Justice" which was conducted from April 28 to May 1.

According to a release, 55 FBI field offices participated in the operation which led to the arrest of 205 people and 115 children rescued nationwide. During the operation the Richmond field office arrested three subjects from across Virginia as follows:

• Allan Martin, of Henrico: Arrested on April 29: Possession and receipt of child sexual abusive material
• Saoeun Hing, of Richmond: Arrested on May 1: Possession and receipt of child sexual abusive material
• Christopher Johnson, of Salem: Arrested May 2: Transportation of material involving the sexual exploitation of minors

According to the Henrico County Police Division, Martin worked for the division from October 1986 to January 2016, when he retired.

Martin reportedly worked in the division's Patrol Bureau, Community Services Section and Criminal Investigations Section.

FBI Richmond Special Agent Stanley M. Meador said, “Child exploitation cases are among our top priorities, as they involve our most vulnerable victims,” Meador continues by saying, “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.”

During this process, FBI Richmond collaborated with multiple different law enforcement agencies such as Virginia State Police, Henrico County Division of Police and Chesterfield County Police Department to name a few.

According to the press release, the FBI arrested more than 190 subjects on crimes related to crimes against children.

The FBI says they identify those involved in child sexual abuse exploitation, as well as the production of child sexual abuse material through a nationwide network of law enforcement partners and programs. These programs include, Violent Crimes Against Children (VCAC) and Child Exploitation Human Trafficking Task Forces (CEHTTFs).

The FBI wants to remind the public to stay vigilant and report any suspected crimes that may be against children to 911 or 1-800-CALL-FBI or to contact local law enforcement immediately.