Vice Section detectives with the assistance of various EPS resources arrested Prince Opoku, 25, of Edmonton, following an investigation into the accused’s alleged involvement in the sexual services industry.
Police began investigating allegations of sexual exploitation in late November.
Opoku is alleged to have forced the complainant, a woman in her early 20s, to travel to cities in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta to work in the sex industry beginning in early 2015.
On Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, EPS members from various units converged on a northeast Edmonton residence, where Opoku was subsequently arrested and taken into custody.
Opoku is facing multiple firearm and human trafficking-related charges including:
- Procuring
- Trafficking in Persons
- Material Benefit from Sexual Services
- Advertising Sexual Services
- Knowingly Possess Unauthorized Firearm
- Careless storage of a Firearm
- Breach of Undertaking
- Breach of Recognizance
- Breach of Peace Bond (x2)
Additional charges may be pending.
Investigators are also releasing a photo of the accused (see below), as they believe there may be additional female complainants who have been exploited and forced into prostitution by Opoku, as well as witnesses who possess relevant information.
Any other females that have been involved with Opoku in the sexual services industry or have relevant and related information are encouraged to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.
Prince Opoku, 25:
Facing human trafficking and firearm-related charges
