TRENTON, N.J. – A Mercer County, New Jersey, man, formerly of Ocean County, – a cargo pilot who traveled abroad frequently – was indicted today for allegedly using two minors to participate in acts of abuse to a minor, which he video-recorded and imported to the United States, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.
According to federal officials, Frank William Maile, 63, of Hamilton, New Jersey, and formerly of New Egypt, was previously arrested on May 1, 2018, by agents of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
Officials say Maile is retired from the U.S. Air Force and, before his arrest, worked as a cargo pilot. A grand jury sitting in Trenton today returned a five-count indictment against Maile, charging two counts of production of Explicit Images of Minors abroad, two counts of unlawful conduct abroad, and one count of possession of Explicit Images of Minors.
**According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court:**
Between Nov. 27, 2015, and Dec. 27, 2015, while in the Philippines, Maile created images and videos of two minor females engaging in multiple sex acts.
Between Feb. 18, 2016, and March 28, 2016, Maile traveled to the Philippines and engaged in sexual contact with both victims, which constituted commercial elicit acts because they were performed for compensation and also created additional videos of the victims. Maile also possessed additional images of minor being abused in New Jersey at the time of his arrest.
Officials say the charges of producing child pornography abroad each carry a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison, a maximum potential penalty of 30 years in prison, and a $250,000 fine.
The charges of engaging in illicit sexual conduct in a foreign place each carry a maximum potential penalty of 30 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
The charge of possession of Explicit Images of Minors carries a maximum potential penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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