Malden Man Charged for Alleged Sex Trafficking of a Minor

A Boston-area couple, including a Malden man, were arrested Tueday for the alleged sex trafficking of a minor. 

David Minasian, 24, of Malden and Madonna Say, 23, of Lynn, were charged with alleged sex trafficking of a child and sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion.

According to a press release from the US Attorney's office, investigators found Minasian had transported a 15-year-old girl to Florida and "caused her to engage in prostitution."

The two allegedly returned to Massachusetts, where Minasian and Say allegedly took sexually-themed photographs of the victim in lingerie. Those photos were allegedly later seen in online advertisements for "escort services." 

"Customers who responded to advertisements were directed to where Minasian and Say were staying with the victim to have sex for a fee with her," the release alleges.

"Minisian and Say also transported the victim to motels inside Massachusetts where they paid for rooms" with the intent of prostituting the victim. 

Both charges carry a minimum of 10 and 15 years respectively, as well as up to $250,000 in fines.