"We want to let the community know so other victims can come forward. It's never too late to report."
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Ottawa police charge further victims after indicting Ottawa man on trafficking charges related to underage victims I'm looking for. 2010 and he in 2011.
In May 2022, a woman filed a police complaint. As a result of the investigation, police charged her 40-year-old man with numerous charges related to human trafficking.
Content: 1 case of sexual assault. His one case of youth sexual exploitation. one of her exercising control to traffic in persons under the age of 18; One of her obtaining a person under the age of 18 for sexual services. 1 count of forced confinement. One count of her attempts to turn people into prostitutes. 1 count earning a living from the profits of victims of prostitution under the age of 18. She has one case for the crime of controlling people for the purpose of prostitution.
He appeared in court on Wednesday.
Investigators believe there may be other victims. "We want to notify the community so other victims can come forward," he said. Amanda Larsch of the Human Trafficking Division. "It's never too late to report it." approach is adopted. Among other things, units incorporate survivors to connect survivors to community resources.
The agency said it respects the wishes of victims whether or not to pursue the matter in court, but investigators have to identify suspects and determine criminal tendencies.
Anyone with information about such incidents should contact the Ottawa Police Service Human Trafficking Division extension 613-236. Please call -1222. 5005 or 1-800-292-1168.
Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or online at Crimestoppers.ca.
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