ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A 40-year-old Albuquerque man pleaded guilty to federal charges of production of child sexual abuse materials, admitting to creating illicit content and using social media to lure minors for sexual exploitation. According to court documents, Kevin Vallo, used the social media messaging app Telegram to communicate with a 13-year-old victim. Officials said he pretended to be 16 when he was actually 39 years old. Story continues below News: New Mexico woman who killed 2 in wrong-way crash sentenced to life in prison Crime: FBI offers reward for information on gunman who killed ABQ tattoo shop owner Travel: Albuquerque International Sunport offering flights to Angel Fire Community: Albuquerque man looks to inspire kids facing homelessness Around Feb. 19, 2024, Vallo persuaded the victim and two other minors to come to his home in Albuquerque for sex. He also admitted to recording videos of the sexual encounters with the victim. Vallo will remain in custody pending sentencing, which has not yet been scheduled. At sentencing, he faces 15 to 25 years in prison.