On January 28, 2026, the East Metro Human Trafficking Task Force (EMHTTF) conducted a covert operation designed to combat the demand-side of persons who seek to purchase commercial sex acts from minor children. An undercover (UC) law enforcement officer posts an advertisement on a known commercial sex website or social media application where known commercial sex acts are brokered. The advertisement stated, "I'm available for INCALL. I'll take you for a very wet ride (squirt emoji)." In call is an industry term signifying a prostitution date at the sex workers home or current location.
The advertisement listed rate of $200 for an hour, $150 for 30 minutes, and $100 for a quick visit. The advertisement listed full service, which is an industry term for sexual intercourse. Law enforcement used "decoy" pictures depicting a known adult female who may appear to be underage. A contact phone number is listed on the advertisement. On January 28, 2026, an individual with a telephone number ending in 3120 initiated a text conversation with the UC using the number on the advertisement. Detectives later learned the phone number belonged to VISHWATEJA REDDY GUNTUPALLY, [DOB REDACTED]. After making initial contact with text, Guntupally called the number listed in the advertisement and spoke with an undercover officer.
Guntupally agreed to pay $100 for a half hour of time that included oral sex. The UC told Guntupally that she was 16 years of age. Guntupally initially said "sorry, I cannot," but then asked the UC if she would come to his house. Guntupally then agreed to meet the UC in a car located at an apartment complex in Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota. Guntupally arrived at the location and informed the UC he was in a red Toyota Camry. Officers saw the Camry in the apartment parking lot and placed him under arrest.
Guntupally is out of custody.
