RCMP probes luring through Xbox, Discord
Mounties determining if there are additional victims after search, arrest in Dieppe last week
In the wake of a Quebec man’s arrest in New Brunswick on sex-related charges, the RCMP is putting out a call to see if other minors had contact with the suspect through online platforms.
The Codiac detachment of the RCMP issued a news release Monday advising that officers arrested Olivier Boisvert, 37, of Shawinigan, Que., on Thursday at a residence in Dieppe.
The case against him arose Dec. 21 after Codiac members received a report of child luring in Dieppe, the release said, and officers eventually secured a search warrant, which was executed at that location Thursday.
Boisvert was arrested and charged in Moncton provincial court the same day with online luring, inviting a minor to touch him sexually and making sexually explicit material available to a child, the RCMP reported.
The suspect was remanded pending a bail hearing, set for Tuesday.
Due to the nature of the circumstances giving rise to the charges, the release said, investigations are trying to determine if there might be other victims.
“Olivier Boisvert was using the username ‘TTVSkorp0’ on the Xbox game Dead by Daylight as well as on the Discord platform,” police said.
“If your children use these platforms and have had any correspondence with this individual, please contact the Codiac Regional RCMP at 506-857-2400.”
The detachment is also urging anyone who might have information that could further the investigation to contact it as well.
Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by reporting online through Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.
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