Montreal gang member arrested for sex trafficking in Calgary, Edmonton

A suspected gang member from Montreal has been charged with human trafficking in Calgary and Edmonton.

Alberta police have arrested a Montreal man allegedly involved in human trafficking in both Calgary and Edmonton.

Members of the Alberta Law Enforcement Agency (ALERT) arrested Kristof Dion-Pons on Jan. 30 with help from Calgary police.

According to ALERT, the 26-year-old “self-identified” as a member of the FSO gang, based in Montreal.

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FSO – which stands for “Fly S--- Only” – is allegedly involved in human trafficking across Canada and “known to brand its victims,” according to ALERT.

Dion-Pons was convicted for human trafficking offences in the past.

In 2018, he was convicted of living on the profits of juvenile prostitution and given a three-year prison sentence.

ALERT says at the time of his arrest, he was allegedly in the company of three trafficking victims, who were provided with support resources through ALERT’s safety network coordinator.

“In most instances, these perpetrators will lure and attract their victims under the pretense of romance, of being their boyfriend,” said Det. Kathy Bowman.

“It’s important for us to highlight the machinations of organized crime behind human trafficking and the profit involved in exploiting girls for sex.”

Dion-Pons has been charged with:

• Trafficking in persons;
• Advertising of sexual services;
• Identity fraud; and,
• Possession of proceeds of crime.

Investigators believes the offences took place over a period of two years.

Dion-Pons was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on March 27.

ALERT’s investigation identified at least five victims, but officers believe there are more victims out there, and are encouraging them to come forward and speak with police.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call their local police service or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.