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CBC
06-06-2025
- General
- CBC
36 men charged in child sex exploitation investigation
Ontario Provincial Police say they've charged 36 men with 128 criminal offences in connection with a child sexual exploitation investigation. CBC's Ali Chiasson gives details into the undercover investigation.
CTV News
05-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Sudburian among dozens arrested in child exploitation investigation
A total of 36 people from across Ontario have been charged with 128 offences following a major undercover investigation by provincial and 26 local police forces. Among those arrested was a 37-year-old man from Greater Sudbury who was charged with luring a person under age 16 and two counts of failing to comply with a prohibition order. He was still in custody Thursday in Sudbury and was expected to make his first court appearance. Went uncover 'Twenty-one police services from the Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet took part in the luring investigation from March 31 to April 11,' police said in a news release. 'Investigators utilized undercover techniques to access online chatrooms and social media applications in order to identify, locate and arrest persons looking to sexually exploit children.' All of those charged are men between the ages of 18 and 73, including one who was already on the national sex offender registry. Although undercover officers posed as children online, nine actual victims were identified during the investigation. 'They have been provided support and are safe,' police said. Police said one suspect showed up to an arranged meeting with snacks, while another had sexual aids. Another 51 investigations are ongoing, police added. 'These results highlight a sobering reality: predators can easily reach children in online spaces,' OPP Det. Staff Sgt. Tim Brown said in the news release. 'We urge parents and guardians to remain vigilant and to talk to your children about staying safe online. Just as you wouldn't leave your child alone in a city, don't let them navigate the online world alone.' There has been a significant rise in reports of online child exploitation, police added.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Hardin County man arrested after undercover crimes aginst children sting
FORT KNOX, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Hardin County man was arrested on May 16 after an undercover investigation by Kentucky State Police. According to a news release, Christopher Sharp allegedly requested sexually explicit material from a young juvenile online. 1 killed in downtown Lexington crash involving pickup truck, motorcycle Hardin County man arrested after undercover crimes aginst children sting London prayer vigil honors tornado victims, spreads message of love Sharp was charged with three counts of procuring or promoting the use of a minor by an electronic means. Sharp was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center at 1:30 p.m. on Friday on a $25,000 cash bond. The investigation is ongoing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
