News Release
Male arrested in Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material Investigation,
Finch Avenue West and Sentinel Road area
The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest made in a Child Exploitation investigation.
On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, members of the Toronto Police Service Internet Child Exploitation with the assistance of Child Rescue Coalition (CRC), executed a search warrant in the area of Finch Avenue West and Sentinel Road, Toronto.
It is alleged that:
- the accused downloaded a quantity of child sexual abuse and exploitation material from the internet
It is further alleged that:
- a quantity of child sexual abuse and exploitation material was located on devices seized after a search of the residence
Vikas Namasivayan, 28, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:
- two counts of Possess Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material
- two counts of Access Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material
- Make Available Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material
He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., in room 106.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-8500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.