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Surprise man arrested, charged with child sexual abuse after international manhunt

The Surprise Police Department announced the arrest of Michael Munufie following an investigation into allegations he repeatedly sexually assaulted a juvenile family member for several months.

Although this remains an active criminal case, Munufie was recently booked on three counts of sexual misconduct with a minor, a class two felony, and three counts of sexual abuse, a class five felony.

According to a press release, Munufie is being held on a $150,000 bond.

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