Argentine citizen arrested in Paraguay: children's clothing and cameras found in raid
A 55-year-old Argentine faces human trafficking charges in Paraguay following the rescue of a 17-year-old teenager. Cameras, girls' clothing and sex toys were found in his home.
Raid yields further evidence against Argentine arrested in Paraguay on human trafficking charges
According to diariohuarpe.com, the investigation into a 55-year-old Argentine citizen arrested in Paraguay in connection with the alleged abduction of a 17-year-old teenager has gathered additional evidence following a search of his residence. Investigators seized items that will be submitted for examination to establish their connection to the alleged crime.
The items found include girls' clothing, photographic and video cameras, sex toys, computers, mobile phones and documentation. Additionally, a Russian citizen was found at the property; her immigration status and any possible link to the detainee are being examined by Paraguayan authorities.
The case became public after the minor was rescued by Paraguayan police in an operation on the Costanera Norte of Asunción. The teenager had been reported missing by her family after attending a rural exposition. She managed to send her location after regaining access to a mobile phone, information that enabled police to locate the vehicle she was in and arrest the suspect.
The specialised human trafficking prosecution unit ordered the raids with the aim of reconstructing the activities of the accused. The electronic devices and other seized items will be examined to determine whether they contain audiovisual records, communications or other evidence that could establish whether the man acted alone or as part of a trafficking network.
The Argentine denied the accusations. He claimed he met the teenager through a dating application, that she told him she was 19 years old, and that she was never deprived of her freedom at any time. According to his account, the two visited various locations in Asunción and the teenager used his phone with complete freedom.
Paraguayan authorities continue gathering evidence to determine the scope of the events and identify whether the seized items are related to human trafficking or any other crimes that may emerge during the course of the investigation.
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