Pervert Alert: Vineeth VIMAL – Luring Children For Sex

(MISSISSAUGA, ON) -Police have arrested and charged a Mississauga resident following a child sexual exploitation investigation.

On Sunday, November 23, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Child Sexual Exploitation Unit (CSEU) executed a search warrant at a residence in Mississauga, with assistance from the OPP Mississauga Detachment, members of the OPP Digital Forensics Unit and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Several electronic devices were seized.

As a result of the investigation, Vineeth VIMAL, 40 years old of Mississauga, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·      Luring a person under 16 years of age, section 172.1(1)(b) – two counts

·      Making sexually explicit material available to a person under 16 years of age, section 171.1 – two counts

The accused was released from custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.

The OPP will continue to identify and pursue individuals who use technology to exploit children. Parents are reminded to take a proactive approach to help protect their children from online sexual exploitation by educating their children on internet safety. Parents can find resources to assist them by visiting cybertip.ca or protectchildren.ca.

If you have information regarding online child exploitation and wish to provide information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Information can also be reported through cybertip.ca.

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