Region of Peel – Investigators from the Special Victims Unit have charged a man following a child luring and sexual assault investigation.
Between March 23 and April 1, 2025, it is alleged that the accused lured and sexually assaulted two young females under the age of 16. The suspect utilized social media to lure and engage with the young victims.
On Friday, April 4, 2025, Kanav Bhatia, a 24-year-old man from Toronto was arrested and charged with the following criminal offences:
- Sexual Assault X2
- Sexual Interference X2
- Making Child Pornography
- Transmit Child Pornography
- Possession of Child Pornography
- Luring a Person Under 16 X4
- Luring a Person Under 18
Kanav Bhatia was held for a bail hearing and appeared at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.
Investigators believe there may be additional victims and are urging anyone with information to call the Special Victims Unit at 905-453-2121, extension 3460.
Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.
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