The offender was convicted of human trafficking contrary to Section 279.01 of the Criminal Code, receiving a financial benefit from human trafficking contrary to Section 279.02, and assault contrary to Section 266.
The offender, a 25-year-old permanent resident from Macedonia, exploited a vulnerable 21-year-old woman addicted to cocaine by encouraging her to work at strip clubs and spas, exercising control over her movements, threatening her with violence, and taking the majority of her earnings.
The exploitation occurred over approximately five days in late October 2014 and involved approximately $600-$800 in earnings.
The offender received an 18-month sentence on the trafficking charge, 18 months concurrent on the material benefit charge, and 90 days concurrent on the assault charge, followed by 12 months probation with conditions including no contact with the victim and a 10-year weapons prohibition.
