Police Arrested 11 in Indiana Sex Crime Sting
The sting operation targeted individuals accused of soliciting minors during online interactions.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Sex Crimes
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Police in Indiana arrested 11 individuals following a sting operation targeting sex offenses. Four of those apprehended were identified as illegal immigrants by the Department of Homeland Security.
Why it matters
The operation highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to disrupt individuals who use online platforms to solicit minors. The involvement of four foreign nationals has prompted active detainer requests from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Authorities arrested 11 suspects in the sting operation, with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement lodging detainer requests for the four identified illegal immigrants. The status of individual criminal charges and upcoming court appearances remain pending.
The players
Department of Homeland Security
This federal agency is responsible for overseeing domestic security and immigration enforcement.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
This federal law enforcement agency manages immigration-related investigations and deportations.
Filomeno Ricardo Flores Marin
One of the identified suspects who was previously arrested by federal authorities in 2019.
David Josue Gomez-Posada
A suspect identified by authorities as having entered the U.S. as a juvenile.
El Hadji Babacar Ndiaye
A suspect who was processed and released by authorities at the southern border in 2023.
The details
Undercover detectives posed as underage girls online to communicate with suspects, ultimately meeting them at designated locations to conduct the arrests. The four foreign nationals identified include individuals with histories of illegal entry or prior encounters with border officials.
Timeline
Filomeno Ricardo Flores Marin entered the U.S. illegally in 2002.
David Josue Gomez-Posada entered the U.S. illegally in 2017.
ICE arrested Filomeno Ricardo Flores Marin on January 18, 2019.
Filomeno Ricardo Flores Marin was released on bond on March 7, 2019.
El Hadji Babacar Ndiaye was released at the border in September 2023.
Legal Context
This case follows established federal protocols under the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer program, which mandates cooperation between local police and federal immigration authorities. Such investigations are part of a broader, consistent effort to monitor the criminal activity of non-citizens within the state judicial system.
The operation serves as a reminder of current local efforts to target online exploitation of minors within Indiana communities. Residents may see heightened awareness from law enforcement regarding similar digital solicitation tactics in the area.
The takeaway
These arrests highlight the ongoing vigilance of law enforcement in monitoring digital spaces for predatory behavior toward minors. Individuals should remain cautious when engaging with unknown persons in online chat environments.
Further reading
For more information on legal proceedings, visit our Sex Crimes section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WHMI 93.5 FM.
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