Investigators from the Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit have arrested and charged a 24-year-old man from Markham in connection with an online child luring investigation.

In December 2025, investigators launched an investigation into an individual who allegedly used multiple social media platforms to lure youth under the age of 16. The accused is alleged to have posed as an underage male to obtain explicit images, which were then used to extort the youth for sexual purposes.

Investigators identified the user as Sugin Mohanathas, who was found to be operating multiple social media accounts under the following handles:

• Snapchat: nicovalentino23
• Instagram: Forgiveme1236

The accused used the alias Keshawn during his online chats with the victims.

On March 26,  Mohanathas was arrested and charged with the  offences including luring a Child Under 18 , luring a Child Under 16 , making Sexually Explicit Material Available to Person Under 16 , extortion , possession of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material

Investigators believe there may be additional victims and are encouraging anyone who believes they may be a victim to come forward as the investigation is on-going.