In Seville, the National Police confirmed the arrest of a 44-year-old man identified by the initials FJRG following a sequence of alarming events that began on August 5. The suspect faces multiple charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors, harassment of two young victims who were targeted through a mobile app to obtain sexually explicit photos and videos, and inappropriate touching of intimate areas. He remains in custody as the judicial process proceeds, with authorities awaiting further proceedings.
The investigation unfolded after the mother of one of the young victims contacted law enforcement with concerns about ongoing abuse. A police press release issued on Friday elaborated that the alleged misconduct involved a person who was trusted within the family circle and connected to the Macarena district. According to the mother, this individual, previously familiar to the family, exploited a close relationship with the child to coerce her into sending explicit material and to arrange meetings at his home on several occasions. This pattern of conduct underscores the calculated use of trust and proximity by an adult to manipulate a minor, leveraging a sense of safety to commit harmful acts.
Further details emerged in the case of a second minor, a 14-year-old boy, who reported that the same individual had touched and kissed the boy’s chest in a public playground and had requested sexually explicit photographs and videos of the child. The consistent thread across these accounts points to a disturbing method: the offender capitalized on familial and friendship ties to approach victims, gradually pressuring them to comply with dangerous requests in exchange for money or other gifts. In certain instances, authorities allege that the suspect used threats to silence the children, a tactic aimed at suppressing disclosure and prolonging abuse.
The authorities described a deliberate strategy by the accused to build trust, nurture a sense of familiarity, and then escalate pressure over time. Prosecutors and investigators indicate that the offender exploited the perception of closeness to the families involved, which may have created an environment in which the minors felt compelled to respond to inappropriate advances. The case highlights how perpetrators sometimes operate under the cover of ordinary social interactions, making detection and intervention more challenging for caregivers and authorities alike. This emphasizes the need for vigilance by parents, guardians, educators, and community members to recognize early warning signs and to respond promptly when concerns arise.
Following an extensive review of all available information and evidence, investigators conducted a targeted site-and-field operation that culminated in the arrest. The authorities cited two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, reflecting the seriousness of the charges and the breadth of the alleged conduct. After the arrest, the suspect was taken into custody at a police facility and later transferred to the Judicial Authority, which ordered detention without bail as the case moves forward through the legal system. This sequence demonstrates the commitment of law enforcement and the judiciary to address offenses involving the exploitation of children, even when the incidents occur within a community’s circle of trust. The ongoing proceedings will determine the next steps, including any potential additional charges, the timeline for the trial, and the ultimate outcomes for the victims and their families. (National Police)