Police charge 40-year-old Winnipeg man after investigation into online luring of underage girl – Winnipeg

A 40-year-old Winnipeg man was arrested Tuesday as part of an investigation into the sexual abuse and exploitation of a teenage girl, police said.

The anti-exploitation unit launched an investigation in August after hearing allegations that an adult man had befriended an underage girl via social media and sexually abused her.

The suspect is accused of contacting the victim online, under the pseudonym “Sam Rachen,” and exchanging alcohol and money for sexual contact, police said.

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Sanjay Phulchand Rathod now faces charges of luring a person under 18 years of age by telecommunications, and three counts of obtaining sexual services from a person under 18 years of age.

Police say they are continuing to investigate and anyone who may have come into contact with the suspect can contact detectives at 204-986-4281 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

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