Toronto man arrested, another sought in human trafficking case
By David ShumWeb Producer Global News
Maziar Masoudi, 23 (left), arrested in human trafficking investigation. Warrant issued for Milad Chehelamiran, 29 (right).
Toronto Police Service
TORONTO – Toronto police have announced the arrest of a man connected to a human trafficking investigation which began in November 2014.
It is alleged a 26-year-old woman was taken from the Greater Toronto Area to Calgary where she was forced to work in the sex trade for nearly a month.
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Police said in a media release that she was also forced to hand over her earnings.
Mazier Masoudi, 23, of Toronto was arrested on April 3 and charged with trafficking in persons, material benefit, procure person to be a prostitute, exercise control of person for prostitution and uttering threats.
Police have issued a warrant for Milad Chehelamiran, 29, of Toronto who is also wanted in connection to the investigation.
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Anyone with information is urged to contact police.