North Dakota man accused of abusing kids in Thailand and being a ‘violent polygamist’ | EUROtoday

A North Dakota man is going through prices after prosecutors alleged he sexually abused kids in Thailand.

Sean David Snyder, 40, faces one rely of possession of supplies containing baby pornography, three counts of journey with intent to interact in illicit sexual conduct, and three counts of participating in illicit sexual conduct in overseas locations, in accordance with native outlet KMOT.

Snyder pleaded not responsible in courtroom on November 24, the station reported. Snyder’s lawyer declined to touch upon the allegations when contacted by The Independent.

Prosecutors allege Snyder travelled to Thailand and sexually abused two kids in Phuket between 2018 and August 2025, in accordance with courtroom paperwork reviewed by The Forum, a North Dakota newspaper.

The kids advised the FBI they knew Snyder, and he started abusing them after they have been youthful than eight years outdated, in accordance with courtroom paperwork.

Police in Thailand requested the FBI for help with an investigation into Snyder in September, after receiving stories in regards to the alleged abuse. Local police then issued a warrant for his arrest, and the FBI advised Snyder his passport was revoked in October, the paperwork state.

After looking out Snyder’s telephone, investigators allegedly discovered baby intercourse abuse supplies on the machine, in accordance with The Forum. Investigators additionally searched his enterprise, Sunny Side Cleaning Services, which is predicated in Bismarck.

Prosecutors additionally plan to introduce proof that Snyder beforehand abused kids and his spouse, in accordance with The Forum. A witness from Phuket advised investigators that he was a “violent polygamist,” the paperwork state.

A girl who recognized herself as Snyder’s spouse spoke to The Forum final month, shortly after the costs have been introduced. She disputed the intercourse abuse allegations and claimed he didn’t go to Thailand, in accordance with the outlet.

Snyder is at present being held on the Burleigh Morton Detention Center in Bismarck, North Dakota. A choose will resolve Snyder’s bond on Tuesday, and his trial is ready to start in January.

The Independent has requested remark from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in North Dakota.