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IBCRIME ARREST MADE IN ONLINE EXTORTION INVESTIGATION DAVID LEA dlea@metroland.com An Alberta man is fac- ing multiple charges after ation that targeted an indi- vidual in Oakville. Police say that in Decem- ber 2022 they received infor- mation that a suspect was using various social media platforms to coerce a vic- tim, described as an adult male student living in Oak- ville, into sending money. It's alleged the suspect obtained intimate images of the victim and then threat- ened to distribute them on- tine J payment was not mate least one payment was reportedly made to the suspect. Investigators with the Halton police Criminal In- vestigations Bureau launched an eight-month investigation, which result- ed in one arrest in the Prov- ince of Alberta on Wednes- day, Aug. 16. The arrest was carried out with the assistance of the Royal Canadian Mount- ed Police Drumheller de- tachment. A 25-year-old man from Drumheller, Alberta has been charged with extor- tion, possession of property obtained by crime (extor- tion money) and failing to comply with probation. charges have not been proven in col Anyone with informa- tion about this incident is asked to contact Halton po- lice at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-TIPS (8477) or through the web at www.halton- crimestoppers.ca. Halton police are re- minding residents that sex- tortion is a form of black- mailand can happen toany- one. Victims of this crime can report it to Halton po- lice at 905-825-4777. Residents can find on- line safety tips at https:// www.haltonpolice.ca/en/ staying-safe/cyber-safe- ty.aspx. [iy SCAN THIs cope ‘e=_ for more local crime ster Watson MBA, CFP, CIM, RFP, FCS! Jennifer Watso MBA, CFP, CIM Watson Investments P| info@watsoninvestments.com BOOK A MEETING to learn more about how Watson Investments can help you. (905) 842-2100 Vistamere Retirement Residence Joins the Fieldgate Retirement Living Family! a 9 £ z Gy ? Ey ? Fa s = > e ES 8 x 8 8 ‘Known for providing exceptional service in a friendly atmosphere since 1987. Call to book a tour of our spacious suites or join us for lunch in our fine dining room. 905-847-1413 vistamere.ca » FIELDGATE Retirement Living 380 Sherin Dr., Oakville ON L6L 4J3 woo'uoyeyepIsu