Javier Turrubiartes

Javier Turrubiartes/Mexico/Enticement of Minor for Prostitution

by G. George | February 18, 2026

Javier Turrubiartes, a 49-year-old criminal illegal alien from Mexico, was arrested during a major federal enforcement operation in Minnesota with convictions for procuring a minor for prostitution and enticement of a minor for sexual purposes. Authorities took Turrubiartes into custody and transported him to a detention facility pending removal proceedings related to his criminal history and unlawful presence in the country.​

Court records and federal documentation confirm Turrubiartes’ conviction history involving the solicitation and enticement of minors through electronic communication and his agreement to hire a child for prostitution. Officials noted that his case involved the targeted exploitation of minors and demonstrated a serious pattern of predatory behavior spanning multiple incidents. Authorities stated that Turrubiartes was identified during the comprehensive Minnesota operation and apprehended in Willmar, where he faced outstanding warrants connected to his prior convictions.