Florida man will get life in prison 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 online, according to officers.

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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. Court information say he flew backwards and forwards disguising himself as an English instructor.

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

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

“The legal guidelines of the United States will still catch up to youngster predators who even travel to overseas nations to sexually abuse minor children. Because of HSI’s international investigative authorities and robust partnerships, both at HSI Tampa and HSI Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, this sexual predator was stopped from harming more kids and his victim may have the justice they deserve,” said HSI Tampa Assistant Special Agent in Charge John Dumas, in keeping with a news launch from said HSI Tampa Assistant Particular Agent in Cost John Dumas.

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

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