A 46-year-old man from Brampton is facing a long list of charges following allegations he trafficked an underage girl across southern Ontario more than a decade ago.
Toronto police say their Human Trafficking Unit launched an investigation in 2024 after receiving information that the victim was exploited between 2013 and 2016. Investigators allege the accused used deception, coercion, and control to traffic the girl, and further accuse him of drugging and sexually assaulting her.
Police say the accused also created and posted online advertisements for sexual services, which allegedly involved taking sexualized photos and videos of the victim. Investigators have expressed concern that additional victims may exist.
James Kenneth West was arrested on Friday and now faces 17 charges, including trafficking a person under 18, procuring, sexual interference, uttering threats, and sexual assault.
(Source: The Toronto Sun)
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