Thunder Bay Police Cyber Crime Unit Arrests Three Men in Major Child Exploitation Cases

The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) Cyber Crime Unit has successfully concluded three separate investigations into online child exploitation, resulting in the arrest and charging of three individuals. The arrests were made this week following year-long probes into the possession, distribution, and solicitation of child sexual abuse material.

The accused – identified as Damiyen Malo, 20; Arjun Vimal Roy, 25; and Daniel Atkinson, 44 – appeared in court on Friday, May 16. All face serious charges related to child luring and possession of child pornography.

Case TB24046088: Damiyen Malo Arrested for Child Luring and Possession

In the first case, police began investigating after receiving reports of an adult male engaging in inappropriate communication with a female youth via social media. The suspect allegedly sent and solicited explicit images. On May 15, 20-year-old Damiyen Malo of Thunder Bay was arrested and charged with:

• Luring a Child

• Possession of Child Pornography

• Making Sexually Explicit Material Available to a Child

Case TB24029537: Arjun Vimal Roy Faces Multiple Child Pornography Charges

The second investigation began after TBPS received intelligence regarding an internet user sharing child sexual abuse material. A February 27 search warrant led to the seizure of several electronic devices, which revealed that the suspect had also solicited nude images from minors.

On May 16, Arjun Vimal Roy, 25, voluntarily turned himself in. He now faces the following charges:

• Luring a Child

• Possession of Child Pornography

• Accessing Child Pornography

• Distributing Child Pornography

Case TB25011496: Daniel Atkinson Charged with Possession and Distribution

In the third case, a separate tip led the Cyber Crime Unit to execute a search warrant on April 22, seizing multiple devices. After a detailed forensic analysis, Daniel Atkinson, 44, turned himself in on May 16. He has been charged with:

• Possession of Child Pornography

• Accessing Child Pornography

• Distributing Child Pornography

Police Encourage Community to Report Suspected Online Exploitation

The TBPS Cyber Crime Unit continues to emphasize the critical role the public plays in identifying and reporting online child exploitation. Investigators urge anyone with relevant information to contact Detective Constable Joel Manherz at (807) 684-1200 ext. 4115.

Anonymous tips can be shared through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com. Reports of online sexual exploitation can also be made to Canada’s National Tipline at cybertip.ca.