A Toronto mother is desperately seeking the return of her three-year-old son, who she alleges was taken to India by her divorced husband in violation of court orders.
Speaking to OMNI News, Camila Vilas Boas says her ex-husband, Kapil Sunak, left Toronto for Delhi in July 2024 with their son and has not returned. She says Sunak failed to appear in court on Aug. 8, 2024, as ordered.
“I cannot even explain it because it is one of the hardest things that a mom can face – losing a child,” Vilas Boas said, her voice trembling with emotion.
She said her last contact with her son was a short 10-minute video call in September 2024, during which she said the child appeared weaker and upset.
“I could see that he was losing weight, probably by the emotional distress of going through losing his mom, his friends, school, his teacher, everything that he knew his entire life. It must have been very emotional for him,” she said.
Vilas Boas also says she has tried every way to reach Sunak.
“I tried every possible way to contact Kapil, through his parents, through his brothers, but unfortunately, they were not able to get in touch with him. Throughout the investigation, it was clear that he had no intention to return to Canada.”
According to Vilas Boas, Sunak has sold his property and assets in Canada and has no plans to return. She believes her son is unfamiliar with the food and customs in India and is concerned about his well-being, as she claims there is no one to care for him there.
Boas, a Brazilian citizen who moved to Canada after marrying Sunak in 2018, said she is prepared to do whatever it takes to reunite with her son, including traveling to India.
“Mom is here for you. I will not give up on you. I will fight to get you back. But I will do everything possible for you to be well. And I just want you to keep in mind that your mom is going to be your mom forever. And nobody can change that,” she said, addressing her son.
Toronto police are seeking public assistance in locating 48-year-old Kapil Sunak. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Toronto Police Service through their website or by phone.
— With files from Jaspreet Pandher
