Toronto man charged after 2 teen girls forced into sex trade

Police have laid 20 charges against a man they allege forced two teenage girls into the sex trade industry.

Toronto police say two 15-year-old girls were assaulted and taken to a Toronto hotel where they were forced to work in the sex trade over two days and forfeit all of their money to the male suspect.

Investigators from the Sex CrimesHuman Trafficking Enforcement Team began their investigation last Friday. On the same day, they arrested 32-year-oldJamie Forbes,of Toronto.

He faces several charges, includingtwo counts of trafficking in persons by recruiting, two counts of forcible confinement and two counts of assault.

Police say there may be more victims.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at416-808-7474 or via Crime Stoppers.