- Craig Maher, 39, from Ohio is accused of wanting to buy a child for sex
- Allegedly wanted to drug and sexually assault child while taking pictures
- He is accused of being willing to pay up to $500 to perform the sex acts
- Maher is facing federal charges which also include selling child pornography
Craig Maher who is facing federal charges after being accused of making arrangements to buy a child for sex
A computer programmer is facing federal charges after being accused of making arrangements to buy a child for sex.
According to Butler County Sheriff Office Craig Maher, 39, from Fairfield Township in Ohio, admitted that he wanted to drug and sexually assault a child aged between four and 14 while taking photographs.
It is also alleged that he was willing to pay up to $500 to perform the sex acts and is also charged with attempting to sell or buy child pornography.
If convicted of the charges, Maher could face a maximum of 30 years in jail.
According to the Dayton Daily News[2], the investigation into Maher began when authorities were contacted by an informant who told them he was seeking a young girl to have sex with.
The informant then set up a meeting with Maher at a McDonalds restaurant o n Dixie Highway in Hamilton, Ohio.
There he was shown a picture of a young girl, who is now an adult, and he described her as cute.
The informant and Maher then discussed payment and arrangement were made to meet up with the young girl.
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However, last week, police raided Maher's home and he was arrested and charged.
Officers worked in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security and authorities in Cincinatti.
As part of an operation, an informant had told Maher to meet them at a McDonalds on Dixie Highway in Ohio, picture, where they could discuss prices
Sergeant Jason Owens, from the Homeland Security told NBC4i[4]: 'He was willing to pay, to rape a little girl and now he can pay the price of going to jail for his intentions.
'His ultimate goal was to adopt a child so he could have sex with her whenever he wanted. This investigation does not stop here, and we have a lot of work to do.'
As the investigation continues, the sheriff's office say more charges against Maher are possible.
References
- ^ Jennifer Newton for MailOnline (www.dailymail.co.uk)
- ^ Dayton Daily News (www.mydaytondailynews.com)
- ^ WCPO 9 (www.wcpo.com)
- ^ NBC4i (nbc4i.com)
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