In March 2023, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) detectives assigned to the Human Trafficking Unit (HTU) commenced an investigation into the trafficking of an adult female.
Investigation has determined, a female victim was coerced into the sex trade by two suspects whom she met in the City of Montreal. The offences are alleged to have occurred between February 14th, 2023, and February 27th, 2023, in the City of St. Catharines, City of Hamilton, Town of Milton, City of Brampton, City of Toronto, City of Ottawa, and City of Montreal.
As a result of the investigation, the two suspects have been identified and warrants for their arrests have been issued. Detectives are appealing to members of the public for assistance in locating them.
Jayven Fanfan JEAN (male – 24 years) of Montreal who is known to use the alias Guylner JEAN is currently WANTED for the Criminal Code offences of:
• Financial / Material Benefit / Trafficking Person Over 18
• Advertising Another Person’s Sexual Services
• Trafficking in Persons by Exercising Control
• Material Benefit from Sexual Services
• Procuring / Exercising Control
Janeil POPE (female – 22 years) of Montreal is currently WANTED for the Criminal Code offences of:
• Financial / Material Benefit / Trafficking Person Over 18
• Advertising Another Person’s Sexual Services
• Trafficking in Persons by Exercising Control
• Material Benefit from Sexual Services
• Procuring / Exercising Control
Detectives have obtained the below photograph of JEAN. At the time of this media release, detectives have not yet obtained a photograph of POPE. When a photograph of POPE becomes available, an updated media release will be issued.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the lead detective by dialing 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009457.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information that leads to an arrest.
Incident #23-21082