A man and woman from Oakville have been arrested following a sex trafficking investigation in the Region of Peel.
In August 2022, an investigation commenced after a victim came forward to Winnipeg Police. The accused parties allegedly convinced the victim to go to Peel to work as an escort. Once away from her home, Peel Police say the accused parties exploited her and exercised control over aspects of her life, and profited financially.
On Wednesday, May 24th, 39-year-old Christopher Warren Williams of Oakville was arrested and charged. His picture can be seen at the top of the article.
On Thursday, May 25th, 23-year-old Ayusha Pandey of Oakville turned herself in at 22 Division Peel Regional Police.
They are both charged with:
- Procuring
- Human Trafficking
- Receive Material Benefit
- Derive Material Benefit
- Exercise Control, Direction or Influence
- Advertise Sexual Services
Williams was held for a bail hearing and Pandey was released to attend court at a later date.
Investigators believe there may be additional victims, particularly in the Greater Toronto Area, and are urging them to contact us at 905-453-2121, extension 3555.
Anyone with information relating to this investigation is asked to call the Specialized Enforcement Bureau –Vice at (905) 453–2121, ext. 3555. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca or contacting the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-833-900-1010.
