A Brampton man and woman have been arrested and charged with human trafficking and prostitution-related offences.
On September 13, police began a complex investigation relating to victims involved in the sex trade within the Region of Peel. It is alleged that the accused and co-accused recruited and exploited victims into the sex trade while keeping their earnings from them.
Vice investigators conducted a proactive investigation, which resulted in locating victims being trafficked by the accused and co-accused.
Mohd Farhan (23) and Jagrutiben Bhatt (44) face several criminal charges including human trafficking, excercising control, receiving benefits resulting from trafficking in persons and
material benefit from sexual services.
Investigators believe there may be more victims and/or witnesses in relation to this investigation and are urging anyone with information to contact them at (905) 453-2121, ext. 3555.
Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.
