Yeah, back in those days those guys were my size ( I'm 6'4", 300) but looked like tanned bodybuilders. They'd never take their eyes off of anyone talking to the old guys.
So, the son was found safe (first paragraph) and the daughter got her VISA and a furnished apartment.
He accepted responsibility for her when she got approved. He's gonna have fun getting out of that.
A fool and his money.........