Brampton man charged in online child luring investigation

Carlos Barros De MendonicaPeres, 49, of Brampton, is facing four counts of luring a child under the age of 16. (PRP photo)

A 49-year-old man from Brampton is accused of online child luring.

Last April, Peel Regional Police’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit launched an investigation into an unknown individual who was suspected of using social media platforms to lure person under the age of 16 for a sexual purpose.

Police say a suspect was identified as a result of their investigation.

On Oct. 2, Carlos Barros De MendonicaPeres, 49, of Brampton, was arrested and charged with four counts of luring a child under the age of 16.

He was held for a bail hearing at a Brampton court.

Investigators say Barros De MendonicaPeres operated under multiple online personas, including “Carloperes24”, “Ongoingreltinsp,” and “Married4ong.”

Peel police believe there may be more victims who were contacted by the accused online and are urging anyone with further information about this ongoing online child luring investigation or anyone who may have had contact with the accused to contact their ICE Unit at 905-453-2121, ext. 3490, or Crime Stoppers anonymously.