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Toronto man charged with sexual assault of minor after allegedly lying about his age

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Lucien Teufack, 23, of Toronto, is facing several charges after allegedly committing multiple sexual offences against a minor. (YRP)

A 23-year-old Toronto man is facing almost a dozen charges, including three counts of sexual assault, after he allegedly contacted an underage victim through social media and leading led her to believe he was also a minor.

York Regional Police say the suspect first contacted a female victim in July 2024.

Investigators allege he then met with her on several occasions and engaged in sexual activity with her.

On Aug. 25, the victim came forward to police after learning the suspect’s real age.

Lucien Teufack, 23, of Toronto, was arrested following an investigation.

He is facing one count each of luring a child under 14 years of age, invitation to sexual touching, and uttering a forged document as well as two counts of luring a child under 16 years of age, and three counts each of sexual interference and sexual assault.

Police say he known on social media as ‘@itsacrificed’ and ‘@userislucien’.

They have also released an image of the suspect as they believe there are more victims.

The investigation is ongoing.