Thread: TX-San Eli man arrested for sex tourism, ICE say with minor

San Eli man arrested in connection with sex tourism, ICE says
By Diana Washington Valdez / El Paso Times
Article Launched: 07/24/2008 05:01:26 PM MDT


EL PASO -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement special agents arrested a San Elizario man Thursday who was indicted on a charge he allegedly engaged in sexual activity with a teenage girl in Juárez, authorities said.
A federal grand jury on July 16 indicted Gustavo Solis-Martinez, 35, for traveling out of the country with the intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor, a federal offense that falls under the PROTECT Act.

"Sex tourism is a federal offense that ICE investigates aggressively with the assistance of our international law enforcement partners," said Roberto G. Medina, special agent in charge of the ICE Office of Investigations in El Paso. "This case exemplifies the level of international resolve to ensure that those who prey on children do not go unpunished."

Solis-Martinez, a U.S. citizen, is in custody at the El Paso County Jail.

ICE spokesman Leticia Zamarripa said the case developed after the minor made an outcry to her mother. Officials said the teenager allegedly became pregnant as a result of the sexual encounter with the suspect.

Solis-Martinez is not a known registered sex offender, officials said.

Diana Washington Valdez may be reached at dvaldez@elpasotimes.com; 546-6140.




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