Boca Raton Men Charged With Human Trafficking
Two 51-year-old men were taken into custody following an investigation into the trafficking of an intellectually disabled adult.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Sex Crimes
Boca Raton police have arrested Maximiliano Buitrago and Charlie Pardieck on human trafficking charges. The suspects are accused of trafficking an intellectually disabled adult victim for commercial sex activity.
Why it matters
The investigation focuses on the exploitation of a vulnerable adult and potential additional victims in the community. Authorities are currently working to determine if others were targeted by the suspects.
Maximiliano Buitrago and Charlie Pardieck are currently detained at the Palm Beach County Jail. They face charges of committing human trafficking of a mentally defective person and using a two-way device to facilitate a felony.
The players
Maximiliano Buitrago
He is a 51-year-old suspect who was previously arrested on separate human-trafficking charges.
Charlie Pardieck
He is a 51-year-old suspect charged with facilitating the trafficking of an intellectually disabled adult.
Boca Raton Police Department
This local law enforcement agency led the investigation into the criminal activity.
U.S. Marshals Service
This federal law enforcement agency assisted local police in taking the suspects into custody.
Boynton Beach Police Department
This municipal agency provided assistance and previously investigated Buitrago for related offenses.
The details
Detectives identified that an intellectually disabled victim was transported to a studio along North Federal Highway for illicit photography sessions. The investigation, supported by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Boynton Beach Police Department, determined that a relative of the victim was paid to facilitate the trafficking.
Timeline
The initial trafficking of the victim occurred in July 2025.
Maximiliano Buitrago was previously arrested by Boynton Beach Police in July 2026.
Buitrago and Charlie Pardieck were taken into custody on September 16, 2026.
Legal Context
This case follows a pattern established by the 2026 Boynton Beach human-trafficking case, which also involved allegations of exploitation against a vulnerable person. Local law enforcement continues to prioritize human trafficking investigations through inter-agency coordination.
Residents should report any suspicious activity related to the suspects to local law enforcement. Police have provided a contact number for Detective Davis at 561-620-6167 for anyone with information regarding additional victims.
The takeaway
Human trafficking investigations often require extensive collaboration between local and federal authorities to secure evidence against repeat offenders. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and report suspicious behavior to protect vulnerable members of the community.
Further reading
For more information on ongoing local investigations, visit the Sex Crimes section.
