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CTV News
4 days ago
- CTV News
35-year-old Toronto man arrested in child pornography investigation: police
A Toronto Police Service logo patch is shown in Toronto, on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby Toronto police say they have laid several charges against a 35-year-old man whose been arrested in connection with an investigation into child sexual abuse material. On Wednesday, members of the Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Section executed a Criminal Code search warrant in the York Mills Road and Don Mills Roads area. Police say the investigation used technology provided by the Child Rescue Coalition (CRC). As a result, Peter Brochu, of Toronto, has been charged with possession of child pornography, access to child pornography and making child pornography available. He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre that same day. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact police at 416-808-8500.
Toronto Sun
5 days ago
- Toronto Sun
Cops hunt Edmonton high school teacher facing child sexual exploitation charges
Police have reason to believe the man may have left the country ALERT's Internet Child Exploitation unit have charged a man who taught at St. Oscar Romero Catholic High School and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Postmedia, file Police are searching for an Edmonton high school teacher who's wanted on child sexual exploitation charges. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account ALERT's Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit have charged the man, who taught at St. Oscar Romero Catholic High School, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. On Tuesday, the ICE unit went to the school in southwest Edmonton in an attempt to arrest the suspect, but they have reason to believe he may have left the country. Jimmy Buena, 47, has been charged with making, accessing and transmitting child pornography. ICE started its investigation last week when they were given a tip by the RCMP's National Child Exploitation Crime Centre. According to ICE, Buena had allegedly uploaded child sexual abuse materials through Facebook. ALERT said it's unknown if any students were potentially impacted, but they encourage anyone with any information regarding this case to call police or Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-TIPS). This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The investigation remains ongoing. Read More Bookmark our website and support our journalism: Don't miss the news you need to know — add and to your bookmarks and sign up for our newsletters. You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post, and 13 other Canadian news sites. The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton Sun Toronto Raptors CFL Canada Celebrity Sunshine Girls
Calgary Herald
17-06-2025
- Calgary Herald
Police warn Alberta parents of rise in AI-generated deepfakes: ALERT
With schools soon being dismissed for the summer, ALERT's Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit is warning parents about an emerging online trend of AI images, videos and audio recordings in child sexual abuse investigations. Article content Defined as 'deepfakes,' these videos, images and recordings look or sound completely realistic but have been altered using AI, according to the Canadian Centre for Child Protection. Article content Article content Article content Faces can be super-imposed, expressions can be manipulated, and other elements can be combined to produce something new and to show someone doing or saying something that didn't occur, or wasn't said. Article content Article content As a member of the ICE's community engagement team, Const. Stephanie Bosch said a lot of the discussions held around AI deep fakes are being generated in schools and being used as a form of cyber bullying and harassment. Article content 'We're seeing situations where someone in the school has created a nude image of said child and now they're using that against the kid as a form of bullying or circulating it around the school,' Bosch said. Article content Bosch said these deepfakes are being used to victimize children and youth, and while it hasn't reached a level yet where the ICE unit has seen cases where the children and youth are being extorted, it could just be a matter of time. Article content Article content 'I can say the way that it's trending in the schools that at some point for sure I wouldn't be surprised if we do see one of these investigations reach (that level),' said Bosch. Article content Article content According to roughly 4,000 sexually explicit deepfake images and videos of children and youth were generated last year. Article content According to Thorn a non-profit group that builds technology to defend children from sexual abuse, data shows that one in 10 youth say they know of cases where their friends and classmates have created 'deepfake nudes' of other kids using AI-generated tools. Article content 'With kids going on summer break and having a lot more time on their phones and devices, having these discussions now is important. It's a great opportunity to have conversations about nude images, but also AI-generated content,' said Bosch. Article content 'I want to be very clear about this. AI-generated nude images of a child still meet the definition of child pornography in the Criminal Code, so it's considered child abuse sexual material.'
CTV News
17-06-2025
- CTV News
Authorities warn parents of sexually explicit deepfakes, dangers of AI
Authorities are warning about an increase in deepfakes in child sexual abuse investigations. 'AI and deepfakes are a new trend we're starting to see online and enter into some of our investigations,' said Const. Stephanie Bosh of ALERT's Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit in a news release on Tuesday. Deepfakes are video, images or audio recordings that seem real, but have been created or altered using artificial intelligence (AI). a sexual exploitation and abuse tip line operated by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection (C3P), processed 4,000 sexually explicit deepfake images and videos over 12 months in 2023 and 2024. 'Our team is hearing more stories about the negative effects of AI, especially when it's used by someone with ill intent, each time we're out in the community. It is imperative that parents are aware that this technology exists, especially with kids home this summer,' Cpl. Heather Bangle added. Guardians are advised to:
CTV News
13-06-2025
- CTV News
Riverhead, N.S., man charged with child pornography and child luring offences
An RCMP vehicle is seen in this file photo. (CTV News Regina) A Riverhead, N.S., man has been charged with child pornography and child luring offences. The RCMP's Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit executed a search warrant at a home on Oak Park Road in Riverhead on June 3 and arrested a 41-year-old man. 'Investigators were directed to the residence after a social media application notified law enforcement that child pornography had been transmitted using their service,' reads a news release from the Nova Scotia RCMP. Police say investigators learned the man had allegedly communicated online with a child in Newfoundland and had sent sexually explicit material. Police were able to locate the child and gather evidence. Robert Nickerson has been charged with: possession of child pornography distribution of child pornography luring a child making sexually explicit material available to a child Nickerson has been released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Yarmouth provincial court on Sept. 2. Police say there may be more victims and are encouraging anyone with additional information to call their local RCMP detachment or municipal police agency. 'In Nova Scotia it is mandatory for citizens to report suspected child pornography; anyone who comes across child pornography material or recordings must report it to the police. Failure to report could result in penalties similar to those for failure to report child abuse set out in the Child and Family Services Act,' reads the release. Suspected offences can be reported to police or Canada's national tipline. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
