A US official has arrested an Indian national for trying to engage in sexual activity with a minor. The undercover agent posed as a 13-year-old girl online to gather incriminating evidence against an NRI man.
Kiran Patel, 24, pleaded guilty for trying to entice a minor to engage with him sexually, as per the US Attorney’s office in Florida. The Indian-origin man will now face a minimum imprisonment of 10 years which can be extended to a life sentence.
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The Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) disclosed that one of their agents posed as a minor online and Patel was trying to have a sexually explicit chat with them in May. He was ultimately arrested while traveling to Florida.
The 24-year-old man’s actions are completely deplorable but it is reassuring to see the agencies taking actions against predators before they disrupt someone else’s life.
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Women’s and children’s safety should be prioritized as these vulnerable groups are getting more targeted in society. There is no date for Patel’s final sentencing but a harsh punishment should be considered for sending a strong message.
