Police in Victoria say they arrested and charged two men in connection with a reported abduction and sexual assault of a woman.
Jamie McRae, the department’s deputy chief, says the men were arrested in Victoria on June 21 after Nanaimo RCMP received a complaint.
McRae says the woman told Mounties that one of the men drove her from Nanaimo to Victoria on June 19, where she was introduced to a second man, who allegedly sexually assaulted her multiple times and refused to allow her to leave.
He says the young adult female eventually returned to Nanaimo, where she contacted police, who then turned the file over to the Victoria department.
The deputy chief says their officers arrested two men, and their next court appearance is on July 2.
Police say 24-year-old Rahul Chahar has been charged with sexual assault causing bodily harm, unlawful confinement and attempting to choke to overcome resistance, while 22-year-old Nagender Nagender has been charged with trafficking in persons.
“Our investigators are continuing to do everything they can to conduct a thorough investigation,” McRae says. “If you have experienced abuse, exploitation and/or human trafficking, please know that support is available.”