25-year-old Niagara Falls man faces human trafficking charges

A 25-year-old Niagara Falls man has been arrested for allegedly trafficking a woman in the Niagara Region.

Niagara Regional Police say its Human Trafficking Unit launched an investigation last November, and as a result a suspect was identified.

On Wednesday, Anthony Angoy, 25, of Niagara Falls was arrested and charged with obtaining sexual services for consideration, advertising another person’s sexual services, and disobeying an order of court.

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The accused was held in custody pending a video bail hearing in St. Catharines.

Niagara police say human trafficking involves control over a person for the purpose of exploitation, typically through sexual exploitation or forced labour.

Detectives believe there are more victims tied to this investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009544.