Bolivian Illegally in Tulsa Arrested

Vismar Erick Atahuichi Alanoca charged with child pornography offenses and wanted by INTERPOL

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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A 39-year-old Bolivian national residing illegally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been charged with receiving, distributing, and possessing child sexual abuse material. Vismar Erick Atahuichi Alanoca is also wanted by INTERPOL and has been identified as a sexually violent predator with violent tendencies.

Why it matters

This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in tracking down and prosecuting foreign nationals involved in the exploitation of children, especially those who have illegally entered the country. It also underscores the ongoing efforts to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual abuse through initiatives like Project Safe Childhood.

The details

Alanoca was charged by criminal complaint after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children CyberTipline received three reports from Facebook about photographs consistent with child sexual abuse material being uploaded and shared by a Facebook user. Agents executed a search warrant and discovered that Alanoca possessed child sexual abuse material, including a prepubescent child being sexually abused. It is further alleged that Alanoca messaged with a Facebook user requesting child sexual abuse material.

  • Alanoca was charged by criminal complaint last week.
  • The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children CyberTipline received the reports from Facebook.

The players

Vismar Erick Atahuichi Alanoca

A 39-year-old Bolivian national residing illegally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, who has been charged with receiving, distributing, and possessing child sexual abuse material. He is also wanted by INTERPOL and has been identified as a sexually violent predator with violent tendencies.

U.S. Attorney Clinton J. Johnson

The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma who made the announcement about Alanoca's arrest.

Homeland Security Investigations

The agency investigating the case against Alanoca.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Ashley Robert

The prosecutor handling the case against Alanoca in the Northern District of Oklahoma.

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What they’re saying

“This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in tracking down and prosecuting foreign nationals involved in the exploitation of children, especially those who have illegally entered the country.”

— U.S. Attorney Clinton J. Johnson (tulsatoday.com)

What’s next

Alanoca will face a judge who will decide whether to allow him out on bail as the case proceeds.

The takeaway

This case underscores the ongoing efforts by law enforcement and the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual abuse through initiatives like Project Safe Childhood, which aims to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children, as well as identify and rescue victims.