Florida man gets life in jail for touring to Vietnam to sexually abuse minors – WFTV

TAMPA, Fla. — A Florida man has been sentenced to life in prison for traveling to Vietnam to sexually abuse minors he met on-line, in keeping with officials.

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

Among the boys, in response to the DOJ, were lured with guarantees of money and presents. Others launched him as their English teacher.

The Tampa Bay Information says Homeland Safety investigated the case in Tampa and in Ho Chi Minh City. It was a part of Challenge Safe Childhood, which was an effort to search out youngster sex abuse began in 2006 by the DOJ.

“The laws of the USA will nonetheless catch up to little one predators who even travel to foreign international locations to sexually abuse minor children. Thanks to HSI’s international investigative authorities and strong partnerships, each at HSI Tampa and HSI Ho Chi Minh Metropolis, Vietnam, this sexual predator was stopped from harming extra kids and his victim may have the justice they deserve,” said HSI Tampa Assistant Particular Agent in Charge John Dumas, according to a news release from said HSI Tampa Assistant Special Agent in Cost John Dumas.

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

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