Man arrested in Galicia for arranging sexual encounter with minor
The Civil Guard in Vigo arrested a man who arranged to meet in a park thinking a 14-year-old girl would attend. Three teenagers had created a fake profile to catch him.
Arrest for grooming in Galicia
The Civil Guard in Vigo has arrested a 47-year-old man in Mos after arranging a sexual encounter with someone he believed was a 14-year-old teenager, according to Libertad Digital. The suspect faces accusations of grooming, indecent exposure and sexual incitement.
The investigation began in July when three minors opened a fake social media account impersonating a 14-year-old girl. The suspect exchanged sexually explicit messages, sent photographs of his naked body and agreed to meet in a park in Gondomar. When he arrived at the location he was confronted by the teenagers.
The incident in the public space alerted a neighbour, who notified the Civil Guard. A Public Order patrol arrived at the park and, after interviewing those involved, discovered the context of the meeting. Officers inspected the detainee's vehicle and found condoms and vaseline inside, items which were incorporated into the proceedings.
With initial evidence and analysis of the conversations, the Judicial Police Team in Vigo requested a search and entry warrant for the suspect's home. The operation was carried out on the morning of 11 November, resulting in his formal arrest.
During the home search, officers seized technological material for expert analysis: mobile phones, computers, hard drives and USB drives. Specialists aim to determine the extent of his online activity and verify whether there are other minor victims or similar episodes.
The detainee was placed at the disposal of number 5 court of the Instruction Section of the Court of First Instance in Vigo that Wednesday. The Superior Court of Justice of Galicia agreed to his provisional release whilst the investigation continues, pending judicial distribution and analysis of the electronic devices.
Source: Libertad Digital