According to a report published by WPLG Local 10, a Coral Gables man named Pavel Acosta Ruano was arrested by the FBI agent for “attempted sex trafficking of a minor and attempted coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity.”
According to the report, Ruano (38) reached out to an undercover FBI agent using the dating app called Grindr. In the conversation, the FBI alleges that they told Ruano they weren’t 18 as stated in the profile, but really 14.
The conversation allegedly went back and forth between the FBI agent and Ruano including discussing sex and payment thereof. There was also discussion about the purchasing of a bike and offering the “boy” a ride.
That’s when Ruano allegedly setup an in person meeting. According to the report, Ruano sent a rideshare to the Miami Springs McDonald’s on NW 36th Street. The purpose was to transport the “14 year old” to the Publix at 1500 Douglas Road.
According to the Local 10 Report, Ruano was arrested at the Coral Gables Publix.
Read the full Local 10 Report.
