Calgary man faces new charges for pressuring human trafficking victims
Neylson Benoit-Ancion, 33, was rearrested in October after allegedly coercing victims to withhold cooperation. The investigation spans multiple provinces.
Calgary human trafficking suspect charged with obstruction after pressuring victims
A 33-year-old Calgary man already facing human trafficking charges has been rearrested and hit with additional offences after allegedly attempting to pressure victims into not cooperating with court proceedings, according to 620ckrm.com.
Neylson Benoit-Ancion was first charged with human trafficking-related offences by Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) in March 2026. He was rearrested on Oct. 19 and charged with failing to comply with release conditions and obstruction of justice.
Investigators allege Benoit-Ancion attempted to coerce several previously identified victims into withholding their cooperation from the ongoing court process.
"Victim safety and well-being has always been at the forefront of our investigation. These new charges demonstrate our commitment to justice and hopefully show other victims that they are safe to come forward," said ALERT S/Sgt. Matt Pumphrey.
While the original sex trafficking allegations centre on activities in Calgary, the investigation has expanded across Canada. ALERT has received assistance from the Sûreté du Québec Integrated Prostitution Enforcement Squad and the RCMP H-Division Provincial Human Trafficking Team.
Several alleged victims have already been identified, but investigators believe there is a strong likelihood of additional victims elsewhere in the country.
Benoit-Ancion remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 7.
Police are encouraging anyone who believes they may have been victimized, or who holds relevant information, to contact their local police service or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Survivors of human trafficking can also call 211 for assistance and support.
ALERT is a provincially funded law enforcement organization specializing in serious and organized crime across Alberta.
The allegations against Benoit-Ancion have not been proven in court.
Source: Google News CA — Crime (EN)