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OPP charge Angus resident in online child exploitation investigation
June 15, 2023 · 0 Comments
By Brian Lockhart
The Ontario Provincial Police Child Sexual Exploitation Unit and Orillia OPP Detachment members have arrested and charged an Angus resident following a child sexual exploitation investigation.
An individual from Angus had travelled to meet a young person for a sexual purpose. Following an investigation, Reuban Janes, 39, of Angus, was arrested and charged with two Criminal Code offences.
The offences include luring a child to facilitate the offences of sexual assault, contrary to section 172.1(b), and luring a child to facilitate the offence of sexual interference, contrary to section 172.1(b). These crimes have not been proven in court.
The OPP says it will continue to aggressively identify and pursue individuals who use technology to exploit children.
“It is imperative that parents have open and honest conversations with their children regarding who they are chatting with online as well as healthy relationships,” says Acting Detective Sergeant Brian Higgs of the OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit. “Take the time to talk and develop trust with your child – they are up against manipulative offenders online with bad intentions. Empower your kids now.”
Parents are reminded to take a proactive approach to help protect their children from online sexual exploitation by speaking with their children regarding internet safety.
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