Rojas

For Immediate release: September 13, 2026

Incident #: 26-753926

Hamilton, ON

Investigators with the Hamilton Police Major Drugs and Gangs, Human Trafficking Unit have charged a man in connection with a human trafficking investigation.

The investigation began in September 2026, after Hamilton Police learned of a video that was released on social media.  

On August 29, 2026, Ariel ROJAS approached a fifteen year old and offered to facilitate her engaging in sexual services. ROJAS asked the victim to participate in making pornographic material.

Ariel ROJAS was arrested and held for bail.

Charges:

• Criminal Harassment
• Invitation to Sexual Touching
• Procuring for Sexual Services Under 18
• Fail to Comply Probation (x4)

Hamilton Police are releasing an image of Ariel ROJAS as investigators believe there are additional victims and witnesses and are encouraging them to come forward.

If you have any information that you believe could assist investigators with this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Constable Lindsay Toscani at 905-546-3828.

Hamilton Police want all survivors of human trafficking to know that we believe them and we will respect their choice when and how they report an incident.

Hamilton Police would like to encourage anyone who believes that they may have been a victim of human trafficking, to come forward and report the incident to police. There is no statute of limitations for human trafficking, and offenders can be prosecuted well after the date of the offence. If you are a survivor of human trafficking, you can report the incident by contacting the Human Trafficking Unit non-emergency line at 905-546-3828, or by filing a report online www.hamiltonpolice.on.ca.

Hamilton Police understand that while human trafficking often cause long-lasting trauma, survivors may have difficulty speaking about the incidents with friends, family members, or police officers. If someone is not ready to report; however, is seeking support please contact Hamilton Police Victim Services at 905-546-4904.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamiIton.com.

There is no guaranteed way to prevent sexual assault. Sharing the details of these assaults is intended to provide the community information, and people are encouraged to trust their instincts. For confidential support, please call the Sexual Assault Centre’s 24-hour support line at 905-525-4162 or connect at www.sacha.ca, or the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre at www.hhsc.ca/sadv.