London, ON – A 26-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including human trafficking and sexual assault, following a police investigation that authorities believe could uncover additional victims.
According to police, the investigation into Shakire Ramone Mendoza began earlier this month when a woman came forward with allegations that she had been exploited after entering into an intimate relationship with him.
She told investigators that shortly after they became involved, Mendoza encouraged her to engage in sex work. From September to December 2024, he allegedly began advertising her services online and sending her to multiple cities for sex work, collecting the earnings.
Police also allege the woman was physically assaulted on several occasions, with Mendoza now facing a range of charges, including:
Trafficking in persons
Receiving financial/material benefit from trafficking a person over 18
Receiving benefit from sexual services
Sexual assault
Four counts of assault
Assault by suffocation
Mendoza remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on September 29 in London, Ontario.
Police have released a mugshot of the accused and believe there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact London Police or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
