Police Arrest One Man, Looking For Another In Human Trafficking Investigation

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 17 Apr, 2015 12:23 PM

TORONTO — Police have arrested one man and are searching for another in relation to a human trafficking investigation.

Toronto police say a 26-year-old woman was forced into the sex trade industry and taken from the Toronto area to Calgary.

Police allege the woman was forced to be a sex worker for a month and hand over her earnings.

Toronto police say they arrested Maziar Masoudi, 23, on April 3. He faces trafficking and prostitution-related charges.

Police have issued a warrant for Milad Chehelamiran, 29, of Toronto who is wanted on similar charges.

Police warn there may be more victims.

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