MULTIPLE CHARGES LAID IN COMPLEX INVESTIGATION
Investigators believe there are additional victims

LONDON, ON (October 28, 2026) – Members of the London Police Service (LPS) Criminal Investigative Division and Human Trafficking Unit have charged two London men following an investigation that revealed a pattern of financial exploitation, violence, intimidation, coercive control, and suspected human trafficking involving multiple victims.

On October 20, 2026, police received information related to a series of incidents involving fraud, theft, violence, threats, coercive control, and suspected human trafficking. During the investigation, officers learned that multiple victims had been subjected to financial exploitation, including unauthorized access to banking and online accounts, fraudulent purchases, theft of money and personal property, and the withholding of identification and financial documents. Investigators also learned that the victims were isolated from support networks and subjected to efforts aimed at controlling their movements, finances, and daily activities.

As the investigation progressed, police received information that two suspects had targeted multiple victims over a period of several weeks. Investigators further learned that a dog was injured, one victim had been subjected to sexual violence and forcible confinement, and that attempts had been made to recruit her into the sex trade.

As a result, with assistance of members of the LPS Frontline Division, Emergency Response and Canine Units, both suspects were arrested on October 27, 2026.

Abdulla Walid Kaddoura, 34, of London, has been charged with:

• Robbery 
• Criminal harassment
• Procuring/recruiting a person to provide sexual services for consideration
• Forcible confinement
• Withhold/destroy travel or identity documents for trafficking
• Uttering threats to cause property damage
• Two (2) counts of theft under $5,000 
• Two (2) counts of assault 
• Three (3) counts of sexual assault
• Causing unnecessary suffering to an animal 
• Fail to comply with release order

Ali Ismail, 38, of London, has been charged with:

• Robbery 
• Criminal harassment 
• Procuring/recruiting a person to provide sexual services for consideration 
• Forcible confinement
• Withhold/destroy travel or identity documents for trafficking         
• Uttering threats to cause property damage
• Extortion
• Fail to comply with release order

Abdulla Kaddourra was also arrested on additional outstanding warrants.

Investigators believe there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward. As a result, photographs of the accused are being released.

Anyone who has had similar interactions with the two accused, including experiences involving financial exploitation, unauthorized access to banking or online accounts, fraudulent purchases, theft of money or personal property, threats, intimidation, assaults, the withholding of identification or financial documents, or attempts to isolate or control them, is encouraged to contact the London Police Service at 519-661-5670. Investigators are also asking anyone with information that may assist the investigation to come forward.

Both of the accused remain in custody and are expected to appear in London court today in relation to the charges.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670.

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