13 Nov 2024

News release: Moncton woman charged in human trafficking investigation; OPS seeking victims and releasing photo

FINTRAC’s financial intelligence was recognized in a human trafficking investigation by the Ottawa Police Service Human Trafficking Unit. As a result of the investigation, one individual has been charged with numerous offences and one victim has been identified. The police also believe that there are other human trafficking victims related to this investigation. With the financial transaction reports received from Canadian businesses across the country, FINTRAC is providing valuable assistance to law enforcement and national security investigations.FINTRAC’s financial intelligence was recognized in a human trafficking investigation by the Ottawa Police Service Human Trafficking Unit. As a result of the investigation, one individual has been charged with numerous offences and one victim has been identified. The police also believe that there are other human trafficking victims related to this investigation. With the financial transaction reports received from Canadian businesses across the country, FINTRAC is providing valuable assistance to law enforcement and national security investigations. Read More