Two men and a woman arrested in connection with investigation into online exploitation

March 3, 2023
Moncton, New Brunswick

News release

Two men and a woman, all from Cote D'Ivoire, Africa, have been arrested in Moncton, N.B., in connection with an investigation into online exploitation targeting youth and young adults.

In recent months, the New Brunswick RCMP's Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has seen a significant increase in financially-motivated online exploitation of youth and young adults, and has been actively investigating multiple reports across the province.

On March 2, 2023, following information received from the Roussillon Intermunicipal Board of Police in Quebec, members of the Codiac Regional RCMP executed search warrants at two locations in Moncton and Dieppe in connection with the investigation. During the searches, police seized a number of electronic devices.

A 27-year-old man, a 26-year-old man, and a 26-year-old woman, all from Cote D'Ivoire, Africa, were arrested. The three individuals were later released, and are scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Members of the New Brunswick RCMP's Digital Forensic Services also assisted with the searches.

If you have been a victim of online extortion, please contact your local police. If you have information that could help further the investigation, contact your local police, or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Contact information

Cpl. Hans Ouellette
New Brunswick RCMP
506-452-4252

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