A money laundering suspect detectives identified at the Miami International Airport had evidence of child sex abuse in his phone, according to police.
Miami-Dade correctional officers have been holding Francisco Piriz-Perera since April 29. Records show he appeared in court on Thursday and was at the Metrowest Detention Center near Doral.
During a forensic probe of Piriz-Perera’s iPhone, investigators reported finding he was storing photos showing boys as young as 7, 9, and 12 years old being sexually abused.
Prosecutors filed a second case against Piriz-Perera, who is from Spain. The Coral Gables Police Department was the arresting agency.
For the April case, Piriz-Perera was facing charges of unauthorized money transmitter, unauthorized money transmitter conspiracy, money laundering/transport monetary, and money laundering unlawful proceeds.
For the May case, Piriz-Perera was facing two counts of possession of images showing sexual performance by a child. Records show he also has a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement hold.
Miami-Dade County Circuit Judge Carlos Humberto Gamez was set to preside over both cases. Court records show Piriz-Perera’s arraignment for both cases is May 20.
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