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A 23-year-old Quebec woman facing three counts of human trafficking is scheduled to return to Saskatoon provincial court next week.

Dilshad Ali Zada, 23, made her first court appearance on Friday following an investigation that began in March. Police received a tip indicating that a woman was recruiting and trafficking three different women for the purpose of sexual exploitation between various cities between Saskatchewan and Alberta, police said in a news release.

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The victims — two 20-year-old women from Quebec and an 18-year-old from Moose Jaw — were recruited in various ways, including through personal introductions and social media, the release stated, adding that she is also alleged to have stolen money and personal belongings in an effort to control them.

The accused “may go by the name ‘Mina,'” police said.

Investigators are concerned there may be more victims, and encourage anyone affected to report to city police or Crime Stoppers.