A Miami Pedophile, Stefan Andres Correa, received a life term in federal prison after admitting to travelling to Colombia to engage in sexual activities with youngsters.
Court filings indicate that law enforcement officials apprehended Stefan Andres Correa, 42, on the jet bridge at Miami International Airport when he was attempting to catch a trip to Bogota, Colombia. During an outward border inspection, authorities found nine mobile phones in Stefan Andres Correa’s hands. An examination of the mobile devices revealed more than 100 videos showing Stefan Andres Correa engaging in sexual acts with over 50 kids. The youngsters ranged in age from 11 to 17 years. An examination of one of the cell phones uncovered a text message correspondence with a sex trafficker in Colombia, in which Stefan Andres Correa consented to remit 300,000 Colombian pesos (about $75 U.S. dollars) to facilitate commercial sexual activities with youngsters aged 10 to 12 years.
“The United States of America will consistently endeavour to safeguard children both domestically and internationally,” stated U.S. Attorney Hayden P. O’Byrne for the Southern District of Florida. This prosecution and sentencing should act as a deterrent to any predator attempting to traverse our District to exploit children. We will locate you and pursue legal action to the maximum degree permitted by law. A life sentence for this behaviour is wholly justified. Predators like Correa are a blight on humanity and must be addressed appropriately.
“To the valiant survivors, your fortitude was the impetus in this case, and I hope that the life sentence of this perpetrator provides you with a semblance of justice and solace,” stated Jose R. Figueroa, Acting Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in Miami. This inquiry highlights the worldwide and atrocious nature of child sex trafficking and the necessity of international collaboration to eradicate it. I express gratitude to our federal and Colombian partners for their unwavering effort and reaffirm HSI’s ongoing commitment to ensuring full accountability for those who exploit kids.
HSI Miami conducted the investigation with support from HSI locations in Cleveland, Ohio, and Bogotá, Colombia, along with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section’s Office of the Judicial Attaché in Bogotá, Colombia, also rendered essential support.
Deputy Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren Astigarraga of Major Crimes prosecuted the case.
This prosecution was initiated under Project Safe Childhood, a national initiative established in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to address the escalating scourge of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Project Safe Childhood, spearheaded by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS), consolidates federal, state, and local resources to enhance the identification, apprehension, and prosecution of individuals who exploit children online, while also facilitating the identification and rescue of victims. For additional information regarding Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.projectsafechildhood.gov.
To report suspected human trafficking or access resources for victims, please contact 1-888-373-7888, text “BeFree” to 233733, or engage in live chat at HumanTraffickingHotline.org. The toll-free telephone, SMS text lines, and online chat service are accessible 24/7 throughout the entire year.
Assistance is accessible in English, Spanish, Creole, and over 200 other languages. The National Hotline is not overseen by law enforcement, immigration authorities, or any investigative agency. Communication with the National Hotline is confidential, and you may seek assistance or submit a tip anonymously.
To report online child sexual exploitation visit https://report.cybertip.org/ or call 1-800-843-5678. The Cyber Tip Line is operated by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) in partnership with HSI and other law enforcement agencies.
To learn more about the National Resource Hotline, visit http://www.humantraffickinghotline.org. To learn more about the U.S. Department of Justice’s efforts to combat human trafficking, visit www.justice.gov/humantrafficking.
Related court documents and information may be found on the website of the District Court for the Southern District of Florida at www.flsd.uscourts.gov or at http://pacer.flsd.uscourts.gov, under case number 24-cr-20186.
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