Toronto Man Charged in Child Exploitation Investigation

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Police executed a search warrant at a residence near Finch Avenue West and Yonge Street after discovering downloaded abuse material.
A 40-year-old Toronto man has been charged following a Toronto Police Service investigation into child sexual abuse and exploitation, according to CityNews Toronto.
Reporting from CityNews Toronto indicates that on Oct. 1, 2026, officers executed a warrant at a home located in the area of Yonge Street and Finch Avenue West. Police allege that the accused used the internet to download a quantity of child sexual abuse and exploitation material. Following a search of the residence, police say they discovered additional material on seized devices.
CityNews Toronto reports that Chia Hau Yang faces two counts of possessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material, in addition to charges for accessing and making such material available.

