Authorities in Ireland have arrested a man of Bangladeshi origin after he allegedly booked a hotel room for himself and a 12-year-old girl. The arrest came as part of an undercover police operation targeting human trafficking and child exploitation.
According to reports, the man was caught during a sting operation after law enforcement received tips about suspicious online communication. Officers intervened before any harm could be done, and the child is now safe under the protection of social services.
The case has sparked widespread public outrage and raised urgent questions about child safety, immigration control, and online grooming.
“This arrest likely saved a life,” one official said.
The man is now facing multiple serious charges and remains in custody pending trial.