Human Trafficking Investigation; Victims Possibly in Saskatchewan
He has traveled across Canada, spent time in Saskatoon, and been involved in human trafficking for several years.
Ottawa Police Service Human Trafficking Unit (HTU) have charged a man in relation to human trafficking and other related charges. The investigation began in March 2025 with offences dating back multiple years.
Anthony BADIBANGA-MUKENDI, 27 years old, of Ottawa is charged with:
- Trafficking in Persons by exercising control
- Material benefit in trafficking
- Material benefit from sexual services
- Procuring
- Uttering threats
- Assault, Assault with a weapon and Assault Causing Bodily Harm
- Forcible confinement
- Mischief to property
- Advertising another person’s sexual services
- Withhold travel or identity document trafficking a person over
- Publishing an intimate image
BADIBANGA-MUKENDI appeared in court on March 14th and he was remanded into custody.
HTU investigators believe that there are other victims of human trafficking related to this investigation. Considering victims may not know the legal name of their offender, and the fact that BADIBANGA-MUKENDI is alleged to have used the aliases of ‘Marty’, ‘Anton’ and ‘Tony’ the Ottawa Police is taking the extra step of publicly releasing a photo of the accused. Additionally, investigators have determined that BADIBANGA-MUKENDI has traveled across Canada and has been involved in human trafficking for several years.
The Human Trafficking Unit will respect victims’ wishes whether to pursue criminal charges, and regardless, can offer resources to support survivors of human trafficking. The reporting of these incidents by victims to police is key for investigators to identify suspects and determine crime trends.
Anyone with information regarding incidents involving this individual can report them to the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300 or contact the Ottawa Police Service Human Trafficking Unit tip line directly by phone at 1-613-236-1222, extension 5625, or email at mcm@ottawapolice.ca. Anonymous information can also be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visiting crimestoppers.ca.
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