

Chris Fox, CP24.com





A 21-year-old man who promised a female sex worker “a better life” before allegedly forcing her back into prostitution is facing 12 charges, police say.

According to police, the man met the 23-year-old victim through another male trafficker at some point in 2015.

Police allege the man initially offered the woman asylum and a better life but then forced her back into the sex trade and demanded that she see more clients.

The woman was then brought to various hotels in the Greater Toronto Area, where she was forced to see clients under his supervision.

It is further alleged that the man would assault the woman and injure her dog to force her to comply with his demands during this period.

Over time, the man became “increasingly verbally and physically abusive towards the woman,” police say, causing her injuries that required medical attention.

Police say that the woman made approximately $200,000 but handed over all of it. The money was used by the man for purchases including jewelry and expensive clothing, as well as his food and living expenses.

Investigators are concerned that there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward.

A suspect identified as Kyle Fraser, 21, of Toronto, was arrested on July 18 and charged with 12 offences, including trafficking in persons by recruiting, assault causing bodily harm and forcible confinement.

He was scheduled to appear in court Tuesday morning.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7474 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477).