Additional charges have been laid in a child pornography investigation where three new victims have been identified.
On July 31, 2024, members of the Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE)said they executed a search warrant at the residence of a male believed to be making and sharing child pornography, using the Telegram app with user names: ‘C Ja’ and “Nomey6969’. The suspect was arrested and charged with failing to comply with the SOIRA and Christopher’s Law. Several electronic devices were seized from the residence.
Subsequent analysis of the suspect’s electronic devices revealed a multitude of child pornographic content, including plans to travel and commit sexual acts on underage persons, said police.
The suspect was arrested on August 30, 2024 and further charged with a number of offences. He was held in custody.
Further investigation led to the identification of a victim in Durham Region. Officers reported that with the assistance of the RCMP/NCECC and the Philippines National Police, two additional victims were identified in the Philippines.
The suspect has remained in custody since August 30, and is now facing eight additional charges.
A 30-year-old male, of Clarington is facing additional charges. Name, photo of the suspect and further details available at www.drps.ca.
Police are concerned there may be other victims and are requesting anyone with information to come forward.
For more information on our ICE unit and resources that are available please visit our website at https://www.drps.ca/community-safety-and-support/crime-prevention/internet-safety-and-child-exploitation/
Anyone with information about this or similar incidents is asked to contact D/Cst. Mayhew of the Internet Child Exploitation Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5502.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.
Editor’s Note: Durham Post does not name or identify the accused as:
1. Of this time, they are suspect[s] and not convicted by a court, and
2. Sometimes charges are amended or dropped.
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