Arrests made in an alleged human trafficking case

Posted Jan 24, 2014 05:26:01 AM.

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Two Toronto area men are facing charges in an alleged prostitution and human trafficking case in Kitchener.

The Record reports the men are accused of forcing a teenage girl to sell herself for sex during a three-day period in the city and in other parts of the province, starting Monday.

24 year old Shakib Gharibzada and 25 year old Masood Hejran are charged with procuring a teen for prostitution, human trafficking and making money off human trafficking.

They made brief court appearances yesterday and remain in custody. Additional charges are possible.

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