Police in Ottawa say a 33-year-old man is facing charges in an alleged sexual assault involving a boy.
Investigators allege that a 16-year-old boy was sexually assaulted and extorted for a sum of money.
Elliott Youden of Ottawa is charged with one count of aggravated sexual assault and one count of extortion.
Youden is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday for a bail hearing.
Investigators say they believe that there could be other alleged victims and are asking anyone with information to contact police.
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