Florida man will get life in prison for traveling to Vietnam to sexually abuse minors – WFTV

TAMPA, Fla. — A Florida man has been sentenced to life in jail for touring to Vietnam to sexually abuse minors he met online, in line with officials.

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The U.S. Division of Justice says Christopher Edwin Day, 52, traveled two totally different instances in 2015 and 2016 to Vietnam from Florida to have sexual encounters with minor Vietnamese boys. Court records say he flew forwards and backwards disguising himself as an English teacher.

A few of the boys, in line with the DOJ, have been lured with promises of money and gifts. Others introduced him as their English instructor.

The Tampa Bay Information says Homeland Security investigated the case in Tampa and in Ho Chi Minh Metropolis. It was part of Challenge Protected Childhood, which was an effort to seek out youngster intercourse abuse started in 2006 by the DOJ.

“The laws of the USA will still catch up to baby predators who even journey to overseas countries to sexually abuse minor youngsters. Because of HSI’s international investigative authorities and strong partnerships, each at HSI Tampa and HSI Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, this sexual predator was stopped from harming more youngsters and his victim will have the justice they deserve,” stated HSI Tampa Assistant Particular Agent in Cost John Dumas, in accordance with a information release from said HSI Tampa Assistant Special Agent in Charge John Dumas.

Day pleaded responsible to 2 counts of travel with intent to have interaction in illicit sexual conduct and two counts of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor into unlawful sexual exercise, according to the DOJ. Day has been sentenced to life in prison.

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