BOSTON — The Boston Police Department has announced the arrests of thirteen suspects in an attempt to combat sexual exploitation against women.
On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, members of the Human Trafficking Unit, the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit, the Massachusetts State Police Special Services Section – High Risk Victims Squad, and the FBI Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force conducted an operation in the area of the South Bay Mall, where undercover officers were used to identify suspects.
The following individuals were arrested and charged with Sex for a Fee:
- Abshir Mohamed, 31, of Roxbury
- Jose Diaz Belen, 58, of Dorchester
- David Pingley, 61, of Boston
- Jose Lopez Rodriguez, 34, of Springfield, Vermont
- Guillermo Prudencio, 45, of Revere
- Bruce Weinstein, 68, of Dorchester
- Timothy Smith, 62, of Dorchester
- Sumanth Subbanna, 27, of Boston
- Nacius Magis, 29, of Boston
- Shawndee Josephs, 27, of Revere
- Yeison Arias Lara, 33, of Mattapan
- David Lora, 46, of Milton
- Jason Armengol, 32, of Jacksonville, Florida. He was also charged with Possession of Class B and had an active warrant for Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order.
All suspects are expected to be arraigned in Roxbury District Court at an unspecified date.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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