Alleged Italian pedophile arrested in Davao airport

Alleged Italian pedophile arrested in Davao airport

Authorities arrested an alleged Italian pedophile in Davao who was targeting Filipino minors in Mindanao every time he visits the country.

According to the Bureau of Immigration, the suspect was identified as Lorenzo Marchesi, 57.

It was learned that the pedophile asks his minor victims to perform sexual acts in exchange for money.

The alleged Italian pedophile was supposed to leave at the Davao International Airport on November 8.

Marchesi was an undesirable alien following a mission order issued by Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morante against him.

The Italian is involved in several criminal cases, including violations of the expanded anti-trafficking act, cybercrime law, and anti-child abuse act.

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