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Peterborough police make second arrest in human trafficking investigation

A second arrest has been made into a human trafficking investigation in Peterborough.
A second arrest has been made into a human trafficking investigation in Peterborough. File

Peterborough Police have made another arrest in connection to a human trafficking investigation that led to the arrest of a Toronto man earlier this month.

In late August, police launched an investigation which revealed that from March to August, a Peterborough man allegedly posted online ads advertising a female victim for sex. Police also allege he forced an 18-year-old to have unwanted sexual relations with others for money, which was handed over to the accused.

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Police determined the victim is the same young woman involved another investigation with a Toronto man.

READ MORE: Toronto man charged with forcing Peterborough teen into sex trade

A warrant was issued in late September for the arrest of the Peterborough man. On Wednesday, he was located in the Durham region by police and arrested on the warrant.

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Stephan Damian Graham, 35, of Brown Street, Peterborough, is charged with trafficking in persons; procuring; material benefit from sexual services (living off the avails) and failure to comply with a recognizance and a probation order

READ MORE: 2 men and a girl, 15, charged in Peterborough human trafficking probe

Graham was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court later on Wednesday.

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