Man accused of child sex crimes extradited to Arizona

PHOENIX — A man accused of multiple child sex crimes was extradited to Chandler after fleeing to Mexico during a 2016 police investigation, authorities said.

Ciro Soberanes Moedano is facing charges of child molestation and sexual abuse.

Soberanes Moedano allegedly took advantage of vulnerable children when he worked as a caregiver, police said.

The U.S. Marshals Service assisted with locating Soberanes Moedano in Mexico and bringing him to Chandler.

A cash bond of $500,000 was set for Soberanes Moedano.

No other information was made available.

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