Ottawa man charged with human trafficking

By melanieadams

Posted Apr 25, 2017 02:23:58 PM.

Last Updated Apr 26, 2017 04:31:54 AM.

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OTTAWA – An Ottawa man is facing human trafficking charges.

The Ottawa Police Service Human Trafficking Unit arrested and charged Manock Lual, 30, on Monday, after an investigation into a complaint of human trafficking involving a female in her early 20’s.

The suspect is facing 11 charges, including Human Trafficking, Material Benefit resulting from Trafficking in Persons, Sexual Assault, Forcible Confinement, and Advertising Sexual Services.

Investigators believe that there might be other victims, and are continuing their investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call Ottawa Police Human Trafficking Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5005. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by downloading the Ottawa Police app.

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