The BC Counter Human Trafficking Unit (BC CHTU) has secured charges in relation to an investigation originating in British Columbia that began in May 2025. 

 Since the onset of the investigation, investigators have worked to identify suspects, gather evidence and establish the circumstances surrounding the information received, while continuing to support victims throughout the process. As a result of the efforts from specialized investigators, charges were recommended and submitted to the BC Prosecution Service for assessment. 

 On May 11, the BC Prosecution Service approved six charges against 29-year-old, Jahail Green of Ontario, including Trafficking in persons, Procuring a person to provide sexual services, Material benefit from trafficking, Material benefit from sexual services, Advertising sexual services and Assault.

 The offences are alleged to have occurred between January 2025 and January 2026 in the Lower Mainland.

 In May 2026, investigators executed a search warrant at a residence in Vaughn, Ontario and arrested Mr. Green. He has since been released by the courts on numerous conditions.

This investigation was supported and advanced with the assistance of a number of policing partners including the Durham Regional Police Service, Toronto Police Service Human Trafficking Unit, Toronto Police Division 43, Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC), and RCMP units from both BC and Ontario. 

“As this investigation has progressed, investigators have not stopped pursuing all investigative leads and avenues,” says Inspector Lyndsay O’Ruairc of the BC Counter Human Trafficking Unit. “This is an important reminder that offenders cannot hide in another province and expect to avoid detection. At the same time, our priority remains supporting victims and we have established a collaborative strategy that supports immediate and long term physical and emotional safety. We also have an established network of organizations that support rebuilding financial stability, removing forced debt and even navigating possible solutions to immigration issues. Victims who have reached out to the CHTU-BC have a team ready to support them, whether or not they want to press charges.”