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CTV News
28-05-2025
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Ottawa police looking for possible human trafficking victims in Saskatchewan
Police believe 27-year-old Anthony Badibanga-Mukendi, from Ottawa, was actively involved in human trafficking in Saskatchewan and spent time in Saskatoon. (Photo: Ottawa Police Service) Ottawa and Saskatoon police are looking for potential victims of human trafficking in Saskatchewan as part of an ongoing investigation. Police believe 27-year-old Anthony Badibanga-Mukendi, from Ottawa, was actively involved in human trafficking in Saskatchewan and spent time in Saskatoon. According to police, Badibanga-Mukendi has traveled across Canada and has been involved in human trafficking for several years. Over 50 charges have been laid in connection with the investigation, which began in March, and police are now appealing to the public for help in identifying more victims. Badibanga-Mukendi is alleged to have used multiple aliases, including Marty, Anton, Tony, Jay, Tighten Tones, and Tones. Anyone with information about potential human trafficking incidents involving Badibanga-Mukendi is urged to contact the Saskatoon Police Service or the Ottawa Police Service human trafficking units. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers. The investigation involves offenses dating back several years, Ottawa police charged Badibanga-Mukendi with human trafficking and other related offenses the week of March 20.
CTV News
26-05-2025
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Ottawa police announce 50 new charges against accused human trafficker
Anthony Badibanga-Mukendi, 27, is charged in connection with a human trafficking investigation. Ottawa police say he's gone by aliases such as Marty, Anton, Tony, Jay, Tighten Tones, and Tones. (Ottawa Police Service/handout) The Ottawa Police Service has announced more than 50 new charges against a man accused of human trafficking. Anthony Badibanga-Mukendi, 27, was arrested in March and charged with a list of offences, including trafficking in persons by exercising control, getting material benefit from sexual services, uttering threats, assault, forcible confinement, advertising another person's sexual services, publishing an intimate image, and withholding travel or identity documents. In a news release Monday, police say additional charges were laid as victims came forward. 'We commend the courage of victims who have come forward and contributed vital information to this investigation. Detectives from the Human Trafficking Unit believe that there may be more individuals who have yet to speak with police,' Ottawa police said. 'The Ottawa Police Service respects victims' decisions regarding whether to pursue criminal charges and can provide support resources regardless of their choice. We remain committed to ensuring a thorough and compassionate investigative process and to supporting all victims through. Reporting these incidents is crucial in helping investigators identify suspects and track crime trends.' Police say Badibanga-Mukendi used several aliases, including Marty, Anton, Tony, Jay, Tighten Tones, and Tones. He is believed to have travelled across Canada and has allegedly been involved in human trafficking for several years, according to police. Police also allege he has been involved in other crimes, including intimate partner violence. Anyone with information about this individual is urged to contact the Ottawa Police Service Human Trafficking Unit tip line at 613-236-1222 ext. 5625 or email mcm@ A list of supports for victims of human trafficking can be found on the Ottawa Police Service website.
