Ottawa police say a teenage girl and a man from Gatineau, Que., are facing several human trafficking charges.
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They say a young female came forward two months ago with allegations police say were investigated and corroborated.
Police say a 27-year-old man has been charged with trafficking persons under 18 by exercising control, financial benefit from a person under 18 and advertising another person’s sexual services.
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The teen girl has been charged with trafficking persons under 18 by exercising control, trafficking persons under 18 by recruiting and financial benefit from a person under 18.
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Police say the accused appeared in court Thursday for a hearing.
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Investigators say they believe there may be more victims.
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