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B.C. child sexual exploitation case leads to rescue of 5 children in the Philippines

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Judd, A. (2026, September 15). B.C. child sexual exploitation case leads to rescue of 5 children in the Philippines. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12060095/bc-child-sexual-exploitation-case-leads-rescue-children-philippines/

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Global News · collected 2026-09-15 · by Amy Judd
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A New Westminster, B.C. man named Gerard Saunders was charged with multiple child sexual exploitation offenses after police traced activity from a public platform to his home. The investigation led to the rescue of five children in the Philippines who were victims of abuse. Philippine authorities also arrested the children’s mother. Police seized electronic devices during the search and highlighted the real-world impact of online crimes on actual victims and their families.
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In June 2023, New Westminster police arrested Gerard Saunders, a resident of New Westminster, B.C., who was charged with multiple child sexual exploitation offenses under Canadian law. The investigation began when the Integrated Child Exploitation Unit of the RCMP received information about an upload of child sexual abuse material from a public platform's IP address linked to a home in New Westminster. Police seized several electronic devices for forensic analysis and discovered evidence suggesting Saunders had been involved in the sexual exploitation of children in the Philippines. As a result, five child victims were identified and rescued in the Philippines, while Philippine authorities also arrested the children’s mother on suspicion of involvement in child sexual exploitation offenses.

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Topics

B.C. New Westminster Philippines the Criminal Code of Canada the Integrated Child Exploitation Unit

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New Westminster GPE · 4× Philippines GPE · 2× Andrew Leaver PERSON · 1× B.C. GPE · 1× Gerard Saunders PERSON · 1× Philippine NORP · 1× RCMP ORG · 1× Saunders PERSON · 1× the Integrated Child Exploitation Unit ORG · 1×

Narrative

Gerard Saunders, who lived in New Westminster at the time, has been arrested and charged with: - Possession of child sexual abuse material contrary to section 163.1(4) of the Criminal Code of Canada; - Making child sexual abuse and exploitation material contrary to section 163.1(2) of the Criminal Code of Canada; and - Agreeing or making an arrangement with a person to lure a child contrary to section 172.2 of the Criminal Code of Canada. Five child victims in the Philippines were identified and rescued, police said, and Philippine authorities also arrested the children’s mother in connection with child sexual exploitation offences.
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B.C. child sexual exploitation case leads to rescue of 5 children in the Philippines · assertive framing

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WARNING: This story contains disturbing details involving children. asserted
story → contain → children
Discretion is advised. asserted
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A New Westminster, B.C. man has been charged with multiple child sexual exploitation offences following a lengthy international investigation. asserted
man → charge → investigation
New Westminster police said they received information from the Integrated Child Exploitation Unit of the RCMP in June 2023 after they investigated an upload of child sexual abuse material from an IP address on a public platform. asserted
they → say → platform
Investigators traced the activity to a home in New Westminster, police said, and then identified a suspect and executed a search warrant at that person’s home. asserted
police → trace → home
Get daily National news Police said multiple electronic devices were seized for forensic examination and further investigation indicated potential involvement in child sexual exploitation offences involving victims in the Philippines. asserted
investigation → get → Philippines
Gerard Saunders, who lived in New Westminster at the time, has been arrested and charged with: - Possession of child sexual abuse material contrary to section 163.1(4) of the Criminal Code of Canada; - Making child sexual abuse and exploitation material contrary to section 163.1(2) of the Criminal Code of Canada; and - Agreeing or making an arrangement with a person to lure a child contrary to section 172.2 of the Criminal Code of Canada. Five child victims in the Philippines were identified and rescued, police said, and Philippine authorities also arrested the children’s mother in connection with child sexual exploitation offences. asserted
authorities → live → offences
“The diligence and determination of our detectives ultimately led to the rescue of these children,” stated media relations officer Sgt. Andrew Leaver. asserted
Leaver → lead → children
This investigation highlights the reality of the far-reaching harm that these offences can cause to children, their families, caregivers, and communities. asserted
offences → highlight → children
” Saunders has been released on an undertaking with extensive conditions and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date. asserted
Saunders → release → date
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