Editor’s note: Charges against the accused in this matter were withdrawn by the Crown in Feb. 2021. As a result, the name of the accused has been removed from this post.
Halton police have laid charges against an Oakville woman they allege was connected to a labour trafficking investigation in the region.
Detectives say an investigation started in early February in response to a tip that a female victim had been brought over from Cyprus on a promise of a high-paying job and the opportunity to become a permanent resident in Canada.
However, the alleged victim – who was working as a live-in nanny and caregiver at a private residence – was threatened, assaulted and exploited during her stay in Ontario.
An individual from Oakville is facing five charges including human trafficking, fraud over $5,000, assault and uttering death threats.
Detectives believe there may be additional victims and are asking anyone with information to contact the drugs and human trafficking unit at 905-825-4747 ext. 4973.