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Mexican Man Arrested for Incest After Daughter's Birth

4/23/2026

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Luis Armando Argueta Montejo, a 43-year-old Mexican national, was arrested in South Carolina after a minor who is allegedly his daughter gave birth in a hospital parking lot.
He faces charges of incest and three counts of criminal sexual conduct with a child, with allegations spanning from 2022 to 2025.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement lodged a detainer to ensure he is transferred to federal custody after local proceedings.
Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis condemned Montejo's actions and urged cooperation between state and federal agencies to prevent such crimes.
The minor and her newborn are in protective custody, and Montejo is held on an $80,000 bond.

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Luis Armando Argueta Montejo, a 43-year-old Mexican national, was arrested in South Carolina after a minor who is allegedly his daughter gave birth in a hospital parking lot.
He faces charges of incest and three counts of criminal sexual conduct with a child, with allegations spanning from 2022 to 2025.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement lodged a detainer to ensure he is transferred to federal custody after local proceedings.
Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis condemned Montejo's actions and urged cooperation between state and federal agencies to prevent such crimes.
The minor and her newborn are in protective custody, and Montejo is held on an $80,000 bond.