EDMONTON – A 22-year-old former member of the Canadian Armed Forces, who was based out of Edmonton, has been charged with 119 counts of child luring, breaches, and possession of child pornography.
Matthew Richervezeau was charged on Tuesday following an investigation by the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service (CFNIS), with help from other law enforcement agencies across North America.
The Acting Canadian Forces Provost Marshal, Colonel Rob Delaney, calls it “an exceptionally disturbing case of alleged child sexual exploitation.”
“This is a grim reminder that there are predators out there who can and will use technology and social media to exploit our children’s innocence – and it is our responsibility to protect these most vulnerable members of our society,” he said in a release, adding that he’s proud of the Military Police investigators who brought these allegations to light.
“It is through their dogged pursuit of the truth that we can now take this matter in front of the courts.”
The CFNIS does not say where Richervezeau was charged, if he is in custody or when he is expected to appear in court.
With files from The Canadian Press
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