A 33-year-old man from Ottawa is facing multiple charges related to internet child luring, according to local authorities.
The Ottawa Police Service’s Internet Child Exploitation Unit launched an investigation after receiving a tip from a concerned citizen. The investigation led to the arrest of the man on Tuesday, June 1st.
The accused, whose name has not been released to protect the identity of the victims, is facing charges of luring a child under the age of 16, making sexually explicit material available to a child, and possession of child pornography.
Police have not disclosed how many victims were involved in the case, but they have confirmed that the accused used various social media platforms to communicate with minors.
The Ottawa Police Service is urging parents to monitor their children’s online activities and to have open and honest conversations about internet safety. They also encourage anyone with information about this case or any other incidents of internet child luring to come forward and report it to the authorities.
The accused is scheduled to appear in court on June 2nd. The investigation is ongoing, and police are not ruling out the possibility of additional charges.
This case serves as a reminder of the dangers that exist online and the importance of being vigilant when it comes to protecting our children. The Ottawa Police Service is committed to keeping our community safe and will continue to work tirelessly to bring those who exploit children to justice.
