Ontario Police Announce 63 Arrests in Project Time Child Exploitation Probe
The operation led to 213 charges, 814 devices seized and 51 victims identified, police said.
- On Wednesday, the Ontario Provincial Police and 25 partner agencies announced 'Project Time,' a coordinated investigation into online child exploitation that resulted in 63 arrests and 213 charges laid.
- The Provincial Internet Child Exploitation Strategy launched this initiative to combat a significant rise in reports of online child sexual exploitation in recent years, targeting individuals making, possessing, and distributing abuse material.
- Authorities identified and safeguarded 51 victims with appropriate support, while the operation resulted in 264 criminal investigations and seizure of 814 electronic devices used in the exploitation.
- Among the 63 arrested, police identified eight repeat offenders and two individuals who held positions of trust and authority within their communities.
- With 154 investigations still ongoing, Provincial Internet Child Exploitation Strategy Lead Tara Clark stated, "The results of this operation demonstrate the power of collaboration" in pursuing those who prey on children.
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Local men part of operation with 63 arrests and 51 child victims
Investigators with the Provincial Internet Child Exploitation Strategy say they seized 814 electronic devices and conducted 264 criminal investigations during Project Time, a coordinated effort aimed at people making, possessing or sharing child sexual abuse material
OPP shuts down "Project Time" 63 people arrested in major Ontario Child Exploitation ring
By Alex Murray Writer A province-wide multi-agency probe into child exploitation in Ontario resulted in charges being laid against 63 people and the identification of 51 victims. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) announced the charges on Wednesday (July 22). The joint initiative, called “Project Time,” includes 25 other police services and was executed through the Provincial Internet Child Exploitation Strategy (PICES). Project Time is a coo…
Ottawa man, Greely teen among 63 charged in child exploitation investigation
An Ottawa man and a 16-year-old from Greely are among 63 people charged following a provincewide investigation into online child sexual exploitation, the Ontario Provincial Police announced Wednesday.
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