Florida man gets 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 traveling to Vietnam to sexually abuse minors he met online, in line with officials.

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

Among the boys, based on the DOJ, have been lured with guarantees of cash and presents. Others launched him as their English trainer.

The Tampa Bay News says Homeland Security investigated the case in Tampa and in Ho Chi Minh Metropolis. It was a part of Venture Safe Childhood, which was an effort to seek out child intercourse abuse began in 2006 by the DOJ.

“The laws of the United States will nonetheless catch up to little one predators who even travel to foreign nations to sexually abuse minor youngsters. Due to HSI’s worldwide investigative authorities and robust partnerships, each at HSI Tampa and HSI Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, this sexual predator was stopped from harming more youngsters and his victim may have the justice they deserve,” said HSI Tampa Assistant Particular Agent in Charge John Dumas, in accordance with a information release from stated HSI Tampa Assistant Special Agent in Cost John Dumas.

Day pleaded guilty to two counts of travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct and two counts of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor into illegal sexual activity, in accordance with the DOJ. Day has been sentenced to life in jail.

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