Montreal man posing as fitness instructor charged with sex trafficking

A Montreal man, identified as 38-year-old Phillippe Mokoko, is facing multiple serious charges, including sex trafficking, following a joint investigation by police in Ontario and Quebec. Mokoko allegedly presented himself online as a motivational speaker and fitness instructor under the usernames “Coach Dreamz” and “Dreamz.bigg,” primarily targeting women and believed to have frequented gyms across Canada.

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The victim reported to police that they had been lured from B.C. to Ontario and trafficked and exploited in the sex trade.

The investigation began in May when York Regional Police's counter-exploitation unit was conducting proactive enforcement against the advertising of sexual services. During their operation, officers identified and located a victim at a hotel in Markham, Ontario. The victim reported being lured from British Columbia to Ontario, where they were subsequently trafficked and exploited within the sex trade.

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Investigators allege Mokoko presented himself online as a motivational speaker and fitness instructor primarily working with women under the usernames “Coach Dreamz” and “Dreamz.bigg” and is believed to have frequented gyms across Canada.

Police have identified additional victims and linked Mokoko to an ongoing human trafficking investigation in Montreal. He now faces 14 charges, encompassing trafficking in persons, advertising sexual services, material benefit from sexual services and trafficking, withholding or destroying documents, exercising control, and breach of probation. Mokoko was reportedly on probation at the time of his arrest.

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Police said there are likely more victims across Canada, particularly in Ontario, B.C. and Quebec.

Investigators suspect there may be more victims across Canada, with a particular focus on Ontario, British Columbia, and Quebec. Police are urging anyone with information related to Mokoko's activities to come forward as the investigation continues and additional charges are anticipated.

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Anyone with information is asked to come forward.