Filipino mariner deported from San Diego over alleged child exploitation material access

Apr 1, 2026·Location: San Diego, CA

Country of origin: Philippines

Deportation Due Process Violation Asian/Pacific Islander Visa California

Filipino mariner deported from San Diego over alleged child exploitation material access — Photo via gpb.org

A 53-year-old professional mariner identified as F was deported from San Diego port after CBP agents accused him of accessing a website containing child sexual exploitation material during 2017-2018. F denied the allegations and was never charged with any crime. His visa was revoked within 24 hours and he was deported to the Philippines.

Timeline

Apr 1, 2026—F's visa revoked within 24 hours and he was deported from San Diego port to the Philippines; no criminal charges were filed

2017-2018—CBP agents alleged F accessed a website containing child sexual exploitation material

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Sources

Deported Filipino sailors say they were falsely linked to child sexual abuse material
gpb.org·archived copy
WUNC·Jun 6, 2026·archived copy
ypradio.org·Jun 6, 2026·archived copy

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