RCMP issue Canada-wide warrants for 4 men after human trafficking investigation

After an investigation by the Saskatchewan RCMP into human trafficking, four men with “strong ties” to the province are wanted on Canada wide warrants.

According to a release issued by the RCMP, investigators became aware of a suspected human trafficking group operating across western Canada in June 2019.

As a result of the extensive investigation done by the Saskatchewan RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime North Unit (FSOC – North) four men are now wanted throughout Canada.

· Billy Glenold-Fleury, 31-years-old

· Mali Jean, 33-years-old

· Kenny Jouthe, 30-years-old

· Bechir Ben Salah, 32-years-old

Each person is charged with trafficking persons, material benefit from trafficking, withholding or destroying identity documents and charges relating to participating in the activities of a criminal organization.

More specific details relating to the charges laid will be presented as evidence in court.

“It is important to note there are many different facets of human trafficking, the most commonly known being sexual exploitation or sex trafficking, which is different from the charges laid to date for this specific investigation,” the release read.

All four men wanted by the RMCP have ties to Saskatchewan, Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia.

“Human trafficking is a crime which robs victims of their normal lives and freedom,” said Insp. Andrew Farquhar, Officer in Charge of RCMP FSOC. “Investigators also believe there may be other victims who have not been identified during the course of the investigation who are urged to come forward if they require any assistance. Victims don’t often identify as victims, and human trafficking-related crimes are often underreported, which can make investigating files of this nature incredibly challenging.”

Anyone with information on this investigation or the whereabouts of these four men is asked to contact their local police service, RCMP Detachment or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.