Kenneth Kazuichi Arasato, Jr., a 63-year-old resident of Mililani, Hawaii, was sentenced on Mar. 10 to 63 months in federal prison and five years of supervised release for possessing child pornography, according to United States Attorney Ken Sorenson. Arasato was also ordered to pay $3,000 in restitution to an identified victim.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to address crimes involving the exploitation of children online. The sentencing underscores the seriousness with which federal authorities pursue such offenses.
Arasato, a former corrections officer, pleaded guilty on August 28, 2025, to a two-count indictment related to possession of child pornography. During sentencing proceedings, it was revealed that Arasato used encrypted communication platforms and password-protected vault applications on his phone to conceal his activities. Authorities found more than 200 images of child pornography in his possession, including at least one image depicting an infant and others showing prepubescent minors.
The investigation was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations within the Department of Homeland Security. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mohammad Khatib prosecuted the case.
This prosecution is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched by the Department of Justice in May 2006 aimed at combating child sexual exploitation and abuse. The program brings together federal, state, and local resources to locate and prosecute individuals who exploit children online and works to identify and rescue victims.
