In May 2022, a woman went to police with a complaint dating back to 2010 and 2011.
This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Investigators believe there could be other victims. “We want to inform the community so other victims can come forward,” said Det. Amanda Larche of the Human Trafficking Unit. “It’s never too late to report it.”
The Human Trafficking Unit takes a victim-centred approach aimed at reducing the potential for further harm and re-victimization. Among other things, the unit has an embedded survivor to connect survivors to community resources. The unit said it would respect victims’ wishes whether or not to pursue the matter before the courts, but that reporting was important for investigators to identify suspects and determine crime trends.at 613-236-1222 ext. 5005 or 1-800-292-1168.