Toronto police say a 40-year-old woman has been charged in an ongoing human trafficking investigation.
Police said the investigation began in April when they received reports that a woman was allegedly recruiting Mexican nationals by promising them jobs and housing in Canada.
Upon their arrival in the country, police say the woman stole the victims’ travel documents, used their Canadian immigration status, facilitated the victim’s employment and “significantly garnished” their wages, and allegedly assaulted and threatened one of the victims.
Police said officers executed two search warrants in Toronto on July 6 and arrested a 40-year-old woman in connection with the incident.
She faces multiple charges, including three counts of trafficking and one count of assault.
Police have spoken with more than 40 potential witnesses and victims, but investigators say there could be more victims.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact police.
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