Couple traded gifts, money for sexual acts with minor, warrants say
By Graham Cawthon
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HANAHAN, South Carolina (WYFF) — A South Carolina couple is facing charges after authorities say they sexually abused and trafficked an underage girl.
According to information released Tuesday by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, Filipe Novais De Oliveira, 39, and Lais Olivetti Silva, 38, were charged Oct. 8.
Both face charges of criminal sexual conduct with a minor – victim 11 to 14 years old and trafficking in persons – victim under 18 years of age 1st offense.
According to SLED, they were requested to investigate by the Hanahan Police Department.
Warrants allege the incidents occurred between Nov. 9, 2024 and June 10, 2025.
According to court documents, the victim detailed what happened during a forensic interview. She said she was compensated for sexual acts with perfumes, makeup, Apple AirPods and other items. She said she would also receive money via Zelle transactions.
Text messages and bank transactions were obtained as evidence in the investigation.
Both suspects were booked into the Hill-Finklea Detention Center.
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