Peterborough Police have made another arrest in connection to a human trafficking investigation that led to the arrest of a Toronto man earlier this month.
In late August, police launched an investigation which revealed that from March to August, a Peterborough man allegedly posted online ads advertising a female victim for sex. Police also allege he forced an 18-year-old to have unwanted sexual relations with others for money, which was handed over to the accused.
Police determined the victim is the same young woman involved another investigation with a Toronto man.
A warrant was issued in late September for the arrest of the Peterborough man. On Wednesday, he was located in the Durham region by police and arrested on the warrant.
Stephan Damian Graham, 35, of Brown Street, Peterborough, is charged with trafficking in persons; procuring; material benefit from sexual services (living off the avails) and failure to comply with a recognizance and a probation order
Graham was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court later on Wednesday.
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