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Toronto man charged after allegedly grooming 14-year-old girl for human trafficking

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Police believe there may be more victims after a 21-year-old Toronto man was arrested and charged in connection with alleged sexual offences involving a minor.

Last Friday, Durham Regional Police Service’s Human Trafficking Unit launched an investigation after learning that a 14-year-old girl was being “groomed for human trafficking.”

Hammad Abowath, 21, of Toronto, has been charged with sexual Interference with a person under 16 years of age and invitation to sexual touching under 16 years of age. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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