TORONTO – A 20-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly forcing an underage girl into the sex trade.
Police say the 17-year-old victim was transported to and from hotel rooms within the Greater Toronto Area and was forced to work in the sex trade for approximately 16 months.
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Police allege the girl was forced to hand over all of her earnings.
Jemaal Wilson, 20, of no fixed address, was arrested on April 20 and charged with a number of offences including trafficking in person (under 18 years), exercise control of person for prostitution, assault and uttering threats/death or bodily harm.
The accused made a court appearance on Tuesday.
Police believe there may be more victims and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
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