A Monroe County man was indicted by a federal grand jury and faces of charges of attempting to entice a minor online and attempting to produce child pornography, the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced.

The indictment alleges that Kenneth Lesser, 49, used the internet and an electronic device to attempt to persuade, induce, entice, and coerce a person who he believed to be 13 years old to engage in sexual conduct.

The indictment also alleges that Lesser attempted to produce of child pornography.

The investigation was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations - Allentown Office. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michelle Olshefski.