A Victoria man has been charged with six counts related to the alleged online prostitution of an underage girl.
The investigation began in 2010 when West Shore RCMP received information that a young girl was being solicited as a prostitute on several online sites.
Police believe the girl, whose identity could not be released, was being controlled and influenced by a man.
“This type of crime often targets vulnerable, at risk youth with the lure of money, drugs and attention,” said Cpl. Kathy Rochlitz in a release.
Stephen Charlie, 22, of Victoria, is in custody facing charges of procurement, aid, abet or compelling a person to carry on prostitution, living off the avails of prostitution, kidnapping, and assault.
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