The Toronto Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Section (ICE) is notifying the public of an arrest made in a Child Sexual Abuse Material investigation.
On Thursday, April 25, 2024, as part of an investigation into the possession of child sexual abuse materials, members of the Toronto Police Service Child Exploitation Section executed a Criminal Code search warrant in the Thornton Road North and Rossland Road West area, in the city of Oshawa.
It is alleged that:
- investigators became aware of a suspect luring a child on the internet
- the suspect used the Snapchat username: Starboy_xx0
- a Search Warrant was granted
- an electronic device was seized
Tamim Shah, 24, of Oshawa, has been arrested and charged with:
- Luring a Person Under 18 Years of age by Means of Telecommunication
- Luring a Person Under 16 Years of age by Means of Telecommunication
- Invitation to Sexual Touching
- Make Child Pornography
- Make Available Sexually Explicit Material to a Person Under 16
- Possess Child Pornography
- Access Child Pornography
- Make Available Child Pornography
- Breach of Probation
He was scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 10 a.m., at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Ave W, in 103.
Investigators believe there may be additional victims.
An image has been released.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-8500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
The Toronto Police Service recognizes that parents and caregivers are the frontline when it comes to protecting children on the Internet and electronic devices. We encourage you to remain vigilant in your efforts – the safety tips outlined below are recommended for children of any age.
Reporting of any online exploitation can also be made at Canada’s National Tipline for Reporting the Online Sexual Exploitation of Children at cybertip.ca.
This project has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.
There are also resources available through the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health for those who have a sexual interest in children. The new Talking for Change program is the first of its kind in Canada and provides national and all-ages help for those concerned about their risk to use child sexual exploitation material or offend sexually against a child.
