The Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has charged a Saskatoon man with child exploitation offences. In January of 2025, the Saskatchewan ICE Unit commenced an online investigation relating to child exploitation.
On June 26, 2025, the Saskatchewan ICE Unit executed a search warrant at a home in Saskatoon. Electronic devices were examined and seized by investigators.
As a result of the investigation, 25-year-old Thundar Johnson of Saskatoon was charged on June 26, 2025 with the following:
- Luring a child, to wit: by telecommunication, contrary to Section 172.1(c) of the Criminal Code
- Make sexually explicit material to person(s) who is believed to be under the age of 14 contrary to section 171.1(1)(c) of the Criminal Code
- Possession of Child Pornography contrary to Section 163.1(4) of the Criminal Code
- Make Available Child Pornography, contrary to Section 163.1(3) of the Criminal Code
Johnson appeared in court today, June 27th, and has been released on numerous conditions. His next court appearance is set for July 21st, 2025 in Saskatoon Provincial Court.
(Court Information Number: 991307761)
The Saskatchewan ICE Unit is comprised of investigators from the RCMP, Regina Police Service, Saskatoon Police Service, and Prince Albert Police Service. Their mandate is to investigate crimes involving the abuse and/or exploitation of children on the internet.
For media inquiries, please contact: S/Sgt. Tim Failler, Saskatoon Police Service, 306-986-6164.