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Four Charged For Sex Trafficking Children As Young As Eleven Peel Police Vice and Human Trafficking Unit have arrested and charged four individuals following an investigation into the alleged trafficking and sexual exploitation of young girls across the Greater Toronto Area. Police say the investigation began in January 2024 after officers received allegations that several female victims between the ages of 11 and 14 were being trafficked and exploited in the sex trade throughout the GTA. According to investigators, the accused are alleged to have used coercion, manipulation, and threats of physical violence to control and influence the victims. Police further allege the suspects profited financially from the exploitation. Authorities have confirmed that four individuals have been taken into custody and face charges in connection with the investigation. Charged: Mohamad Omar Al-Saleh, 21 of Toronto -Obtaining Sexual Services for Consideration – Person Under 18 Years -Sexual Assault – Female Under 16 Years -Sexual Interference Mustafa Abdo, 22 of Toronto -Obtaining Sexual Services for Consideration – Person Under 18 Years -Sexual Assault – Female Under 16 Years -Sexual Interference Yousif Al-Gburi, 20 of Mississauga -Obtaining Sexual Services for Consideration – Person Under 18 Years -Sexual Assault – Female Under 16 Years -Sexual Interference Young Offender, 15 -Procuring – Person Under 18 Years x3 -Receiving Benefit Resulting from Trafficking in Persons x2 -Material Benefit from the Sexual Services Provided by a Person Under 18 Years x2 -Exercise Control, Direction or Influence x3 -Trafficking in Persons Under 18 Years x2