Human Trafficking
Bail granted for Saskatoon woman facing human trafficking charges
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
A Saskatoon judge granted bail to Dilshad Ali Zada as she faces 10 charges including human trafficking. Continue reading
Woman accused of human trafficking appears in Saskatoon court
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Dilshad Ali Zada made her first court appearance Friday, accused of recruiting women for sexual exploitation, theft and uttering threats. Continue reading
Woman with ties to Quebec facing human trafficking charges in Saskatoon
A 23-year-old woman is facing three counts of human trafficking and Saskatoon police are concerned there may be additional victims. Continue reading
2 sisters offer free rides in Regina’s North Central to fight human trafficking
Two sisters living in Regina’s North Central neighbourhood have started a Facebook page offering free rides to women and children after dark. Continue reading
Mexican church leader held on $50M bail in Los Angeles for alleged sex crimes
The Mexico-based La Luz del Mundo church said Wednesday that its leader and “apostle” Naason Joaquin Garcia, who was arrested in California on charges of human trafficking and child rape, remains the spiritual leader of the group, which claims 5 million followers in 58 countries Continue reading
Regina council to decide on proposed changes to bylaw affecting massage parlours
Massage parlours in Regina could soon be referred to as “body rub establishments” to avoid confusion between them and registered massage therapy businesses. Continue reading
Arrests made as joint police task force targets Hamilton massage parlours
Project Orchid charged three people for immigration offences and revealed one human trafficking victim, police say. Continue reading
Man, 23, facing more charges in Toronto human trafficking case
Police say the suspect, Simon Ho-On, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with 17 new counts, including assault, sexual assault and forcible confinement. Continue reading
Hotline for victims of human trafficking goes live in Canada in 200 languages
The multilingual, accessible hotline, an initiative of the Canadian Center to End Human Trafficking, launched at 7 a.m. ET on Wednesday. Continue reading
Human trafficking suspects may have more victims: London police
Police say two Brampton men are in custody and facing charges stemming from a 2015 incident involving an underage girl. Continue reading