Florida man gets life in prison for touring 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 on-line, according to officials.

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

Among the boys, in keeping with the DOJ, were lured with promises of cash and presents. Others launched him as their English instructor.

The Tampa Bay Information says Homeland Safety investigated the case in Tampa and in Ho Chi Minh Metropolis. It was part of Venture Secure Childhood, which was an effort to search out child intercourse abuse started in 2006 by the DOJ.

“The legal guidelines of the United States will still catch up to baby predators who even travel to overseas nations to sexually abuse minor kids. 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 extra youngsters and his victim can have the justice they deserve,” mentioned HSI Tampa Assistant Special Agent in Charge John Dumas, in response to a information release from mentioned HSI Tampa Assistant Particular 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 illegal sexual exercise, based on the DOJ. Day has been sentenced to life in jail.

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