By Tiffany Williams –
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Cranston man is facing multiple federal charges following an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations, the Rhode Island Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the Somerset, Massachusetts Police Department, according to federal authorities.
A federal criminal complaint filed on Aug. 4, 2026, charges Michael Gallo, 33, of Cranston with two counts of production of child sexual abuse material, three counts of enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity, one count of interstate travel to engage in illicit sexual conduct and one count of receipt of child sexual abuse material.
According to an affidavit filed in support of the criminal complaint, an HSI Special Agent assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force alleges that between June 2025 and March 2026, Gallo used online communications platforms in an effort to entice multiple minors.
Federal investigators further allege that Gallo traveled from Rhode Island to Massachusetts with the intent to engage in illicit conduct with a minor.
The affidavit also alleges that Gallo produced and received child sexual abuse material involving multiple minor victims. According to investigators, the affidavit describes separate periods of alleged conduct involving three minor victims.
Federal authorities said Gallo was taken into custody and is being held pending further court proceedings.
The allegations contained in the criminal complaint are accusations. Gallo is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.