Child Sex Trafficker Sentenced to Life in Prison

A DeSoto man who drugged young girls and then forced them into commercial sex was sentenced today to Life in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton.

Anjum Zafar Mian, 42, was convicted in July 2023 following a two day trial of fifteen counts involving sex trafficking of adults and minors, as well as, sexual exploitation of children. He was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Reed C. O’Connor.

“With the declaration of a life sentence, HSI is yet again successful in removing a dangerous predator from the community,” said HSI Dallas Special Agent in Charge Lester R. Hayes Jr. “Investigating those who exploit children is one of our highest priorities. We will use every resource available in seeking prosecution of those who traumatize and victimize our most vulnerable."

“I am extremely proud of the men and women who worked diligently together in order to bring justice to each of the survivors,” said Arlington Police Chief Al Jones.

According to evidence presented at trial, Mr. Mian forced at least two young girls – ages 16 and 17 – to engage in commercial sex by intimating that he would harm their family if they did not comply.

He brought another 17 year old down from Oklahoma, would not allow her to go back home when she asked, and made her engage in commercial sex.

He also attempted to traffick an adult woman from Oklahoma, who called the police after he assaulted her.

The victims testified that Mr. Mian, who also went by the “AJ” and “Dre,” used explicit photos of them to advertise sexual services online. He communicated with customers via messaging apps, then plied the girls with drugs and alcohol, delivered them to customers, and demanded they turn all proceeds over to him.

Two of the victims testified that Mr. Mian raped them while they were unconscious.

The Arlington Police Department conducted the investigation in conjunction with Homeland Security Investigations’ Dallas Field Office and with the assistance of the Dallas Police Department, DeSoto Police Department, Fort Worth Police Department, and Texas Department of Public Safety. This was a North Texas Trafficking Task Force case. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Brandie Wade and Matthew Weybrecht prosecuted the case.

If you believe you or someone you know may be a victim of human trafficking, call local law enforcement or the 24/7 confidential National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.