Arrested in Brazil for Child Sexual Exploitation

Floyd L. Wallace Jr., a 30-year-old American citizen born on December 17, 1995, was arrested on December 22, 2025, in São Paulo, Brazil, following an investigation into allegations of child sexual exploitation and related crimes in Rio de Janeiro. The arrest stemmed from reports of him using ride-sharing apps like Uber, fake profiles, and social media to lure and exploit minors, primarily underage girls. This case highlights intersections between international sex tourism, digital anonymity, and cross-border law enforcement cooperation, involving Brazilian authorities, Uber’s internal investigations, and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). The charges include rape of a vulnerable person (estupro de vulnerável) and favoring child sexual exploitation, with potential combined penalties of up to 34 years in prison. Investigations are ongoing to identify victims, accomplices, and any similar crimes committed abroad.