Toronto police charge Mississauga man in human trafficking investigation spanning June to present

Toronto police have charged a 36-year-old Mississauga man in a human trafficking investigation that began in June 2026 and involved allegations of coercion, deception, and financial control over a 32-year-old woman.

Investigators with the Human Trafficking Unit launched the probe focusing on incidents that occurred in both Toronto and Mississauga. Police allege the accused trafficked the victim "through a combination of deception, coercion, and control," forcing her to take sexualized photos that were then distributed online. The money earned through the victim's sexual services was surrendered to the accused and kept by him.

On Wednesday, July 22, officers executed a search warrant at a Mississauga address, where they located and arrested Elijah Benjamin. Benjamin is charged with assault, theft over $5,000, procuring, advertising another person's sexual services, trafficking in persons over 18, and other related offences. He appeared in court on Wednesday morning.

Police released an image of the accused and say they believe there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators or reach out anonymously through Crime Stoppers.