An alleged big-time Filipino child sex trafficker who was earlier arrested in Dubai was brought back to Manila Thursday evening.
In a press briefing at NAIA, Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos described Teddy Jay Mojeca Mejia as a “demon” who engaged in selling child sexual abuse and exploitation materials.
“It turns out that this demon is profiling the loner kids, the smart kids. Can you imagine, these are 9 years old, 10, 11 – very innocent victims,” Abalos said.
He said Mejia would offer P500 to potential victims who spend considerable time online in exchange for the child’s photo.
“After a child sends his or her photo, if the child does not agree to what he wants, he will scare his target. He will put a fake naked body to the child’s face so the child will not resist,” Abalos said.
“Other victims were raped and the rape will be recorded and will be sold until the children become his slaves. This is how bad this man is,” he added.
Mejia was arrested following a Red Notice issued by Interpol.
He was also on the Red Notice list of the National Bureau of Investigation.
Abalos noted there should be a law to penalize the consumers of sexually explicit photos and videos involving minors.
He said Mejia would face charges of statutory rape, qualified trafficking of persons, and violations of Republic Act 11930 or the Anti Online Sexual Exploitation of Children and Anti Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials Act.
