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 jail for touring to Vietnam to sexually abuse minors he met on-line, in line with officials.

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The U.S. Division 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 records say he flew backwards and forwards disguising himself as an English teacher.

Among the boys, in line with the DOJ, were lured with promises of cash and items. Others introduced him as their English teacher.

The Tampa Bay News says Homeland Security investigated the case in Tampa and in Ho Chi Minh Metropolis. It was part of Project Secure Childhood, which was an effort to search out baby sex abuse began in 2006 by the DOJ.

“The laws of america will still catch as much as baby predators who even journey to foreign nations to sexually abuse minor kids. Thanks to HSI’s worldwide investigative authorities and strong partnerships, each at HSI Tampa and HSI Ho Chi Minh Metropolis, Vietnam, this sexual predator was stopped from harming more youngsters and his sufferer can have the justice they deserve,” said HSI Tampa Assistant Special Agent in Charge John Dumas, in accordance with a news release from stated HSI Tampa Assistant Particular Agent in Cost John Dumas.

Day pleaded guilty to 2 counts of travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct and two counts of tried coercion and enticement of a minor into illegal sexual activity, according to the DOJ. Day has been sentenced to life in jail.

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