The boy relented and went to Medrano’s house, and they engaged in sexual acts.įour days later, Medrano texted the victim but the boy did not reply until the next day, saying that he had plans already. He also offered to call a Grab ride for the victim to his house, and to his next destination. Medrano replied that he was “sad” and “hurt” and persuaded the boy, saying the meeting “won’t take long”. The boy initially agreed but later changed his mind, saying he needed to run some errands. Medrano asked for a meeting at his place on the same day. On 13 December 2019, the boy sent Medrano two photos of his genitals at the latter’s request. The pair did so thrice between 13 December 2019 and 3 January 2020 and engaged in sexual activities each time. The boy’s age did not deter Medrano, who asked for his photo and asked to meet up. In fact, he indicated he was 13 on his profile.
![online gay dating forum online gay dating forum](https://perfect.is/content/Screenshot/r/cottaging.co.uk-signup.jpg)
He downloaded Blued and another similar app to expand his circle of male friends and falsely declared he was 18 in both apps.
![online gay dating forum online gay dating forum](http://www.councilofelrond.com/wp-content/uploads/modules/My_eGallery/gallery/events/tttevents/laprem/la02-obvm02.jpg)
The boy and the acquaintance cannot be named due to a gag order. The boy, now 13, identifies as bisexual and was introduced to gay dating apps around June 2019 by an acquaintance he met online. Medrano, a restaurant manager, met the boy through the gay dating app Blued in December 2019. Another charge of committing an indecent act with the same boy was also considered. Medrano Ermin Marasigan, a 36-year-old Filipino, was jailed for two years and eight months on Wednesday (29 September) after he pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual penetration of a minor under 14, with three counts of the same nature taken into consideration for his sentencing.