TAMPA, Fla. – A 43-year-old Bolivian national with Spanish citizenship, identified as Darwin Villarroel Saucedo, an international fugitive wanted in Spain for the sexual assault of a minor, has been apprehended in Florida.
The arrest was the result of a collaborative effort involving Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Tampa, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Miami, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), and the FBI Tampa.
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Villarroel Saucedo was initially taken into custody on April 1, 2022, following an investigation that revealed his illegal presence in the United States as a visa overstay. He was released back into the United States following this arrest.
Authorities confirmed that Spanish authorities actively sought him for sexual assault charges involving a minor.
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Further investigation into Villarroel Saucedo’s time in the U.S. revealed a history of legal issues. He reportedly still faces pending charges stemming from a March 2023 traffic violation. Additionally, on April 10, 2023, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office issued him a citation for driving without a valid driver’s license.
Villarroel Saucedo is currently being held in federal custody.
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