U.S. immigration authorities have canceled the visas of more than two dozen cruise ship workers, including some employed by Disney Cruise Line, following allegations of involvement in child sexual abuse material.
Key Takeaways
U.S. authorities canceled visas for 27 cruise ship workers, including some from Disney Cruise Line, after they were found to have possessed or distributed child sexual abuse images. The workers, mostly from the Philippines, were deported following an investigation by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). According to multiple reports:
- CBP agents boarded eight cruise ships in San Diego between April 23 and April 27.
- 26 of the suspects were from the Philippines, with one each from Portugal and Indonesia.
- Disney Cruise Line confirmed that affected employees are no longer with the company.
- No information was provided about potential charges or victim identification.
According to statements from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), agents boarded eight cruise ships docked in San Diego between April 23 and April 27. During the investigation, 28 workers were interviewed, with 27 found to have been involved in the receipt, possession, transportation, distribution, or viewing of child sexual abuse images.
The majority of those implicated were from the Philippines, with one each from Portugal and Indonesia. CBP canceled their visas and deported them to their home countries. Disney Cruise Line confirmed that any affected employees are no longer with the company and emphasized its zero-tolerance policy for such behavior.
While some media outlets reported that at least some of the ships had docked in San Diego, officials did not disclose which specific ships were targeted or whether any passengers were identified as victims. Additionally, there was no information provided about potential charges being filed in connection with the investigation.
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