OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - An undercover sex sting operation by Citrus County deputies is leading to charges against multiple people from Marion County.

16 people were arrested in Operation Boogyman including Casey Ramos, 20, of Dunnellon, Daniel Dicola, 37, of Ocala, and Robert Young, 54, of Dunnellon. Ramos’ bond is set for $52,500 and Dicola and Young do not have bonds set at this time.

The operation targeted predators online for communicating with minors.

Their charges range from soliciting a minor to sex offender registration violations.

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