A Brookings man is being charged with 12 counts of possession of child pornography and sexual exploitation of a minor.
Mohammad Ghosheh was arrested Tuesday, according to Attorney General Marty Jackley’s Office.
Investigators say Ghosheh had been in contact with a missing 15-year-old girl from North Carolina.
Ghosheh is an employee of the state of South Dakota.
Jackley said the investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be filed.
The state DCI is leading the investigation and has been assisted by the South Dakota Internet Crimes Against Child Task Force, U.S. Homeland Security Investigations and the Brookings Police Department, Jackley said.