California prosecutors on Tuesday announced that a top leader of the La Luz Del Mundo religious organization based in Mexico was arrested on suspicion of human trafficking, production of child pornography, forcible rape of a minor and other felonies.
In this Aug. 14, 2018, photo, Naasón Joaquin García greets members of his church La Luz del Mundo in Guadalajara, Mexico. Garcia has been charged with human trafficking and child rape, California authorities said Tuesday. religious organization was arrested on suspicion of human trafficking, production of child pornography, forcible rape of a minor and other felonies, California prosecutors said Tuesday.
“Crimes like those alleged in this complaint have no place in our society. Period,” said California Atty. Gen. Xavier Becerra. “We must not turn a blind eye to sexual violence and trafficking in our state. At the California Department of Justice, we will do everything we can to prevent and combat these heinous crimes so that our communities are safe. If you see something, report it and we will vigorously pursue justice.
“We categorically deny those false accusations,” Correa said. “We know [García] personally and he is an honorable and honest man.”
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