Authorities arrested a 55-year-old Swedish national wanted in his home country for allegedly raping a 10-year-old girl and committing financial fraud.

Agents from the Bureau of Immigration’s Fugitive Search Unit (BI-FSU) and the NBI’s Violence Against Women and Children Division (VAWCD) raided the suspect’s residence in Pampanga, where he was caught by virtue of a mission order.

“Meron siyang Red Notice, sumulat sa amin ang Swedish police authorities at meron siyang warrant, nagmo-molestiya din ng mga bata,” NBI Director Jaime Santiago said.

Authorities conducted surveillance for five days, monitoring the suspect’s Filipino contact who offered minors for abuse, allegedly.

“Nang dumating siya dito, may mga kausap siyang facilitator na nag-aalok din ng mga bata. Considered siya na pedophile since meron siyang nagalaw na bata sa kanilang bansa. Ang iniisip namin ay yung purpose ng kaniyang pagpunta dito,” Atty. Yehlen Agus, chief of NBI VAWCD, said.

The suspect denied the accusations.

“I have done nothing in Sweden. Fifteen days ago, I’ve been in an airport in Sweden. I didn’t know anything, and today I sit here, I still don’t know anything,” he said.

Authorities said he will be deported to Sweden immediately to face the charges against him.