Toronto Police Service have arrested a Sri Lankan influencer, charging him with four counts of criminal harassment following a series of incidents involving the non-consensual filming of strangers in public places.
Police allege the 45-year-old repeatedly approached individuals across Toronto, filming them in ways that caused significant discomfort.
According to a police statement, the suspect was taken into custody on December 10, 2025, and later appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice on February 4, 2026.
Authorities outlined four separate incidents:
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June 8, 2025: A woman attending an event near Dundas Street West and Dufferin Street noticed a man filming her. When she asked him to stop, he allegedly became confrontational, continued harassing her, and refused to leave despite instructions from security. The suspect left before officers arrived. No injuries were reported.
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August 21, 2025 (around 2.45 p.m.): The same individual allegedly approached an employee of the Toronto Transit Commission at Union Station, filmed them without consent, and made harassing remarks about their ethnicity.
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September 27, 2025 (around 3.00 p.m.): At David Pecaut Square, police say the accused approached a person standing in line, continued filming despite being asked to stop, and became confrontational.
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May 26, 2025: In another incident, the accused allegedly approached a female police officer near Yonge Street and Shuter Street, filmed her, and made comments about her appearance.
Toronto police have released the suspect’s image and believe there may be additional victims. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Toronto Police Service or provide anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.
Under the Criminal Code of Canada, criminal harassment carries a maximum penalty of up to 10 years in prison if prosecuted by indictment.
