USAID Office of Inspector General (OIG) initiated an investigation into an allegation that a USAID Foreign Service Officer (FSO) arranged a sexual encounter with a sex worker in their government-furnished residence. An altercation allegedly occurred when the FSO failed to pay for the sex worker’s services. OIG conducted the investigation with the Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS).
OIG and DS found evidence that the FSO used social media and a messaging app to arrange for a consensual sexual encounter at their government-furnished residence. However, the FSO told OIG and DS agents they were unaware the person was a sex worker. The FSO admitted to paying for the sex worker’s transportation from the residence but denied paying for sexual services or having any prior agreement or discussion regarding payment.
OIG referred the findings of the investigation to USAID for action.