The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) says it has charged a Toronto police officer with multiple criminal offences against a female youth.
In a release Thursday, the SIU said the alleged offences against a girl under the age of 16 occurred in Toronto between September and December 2025.
As a result of the probe, Cst. Parsa Hazeri is charged with sexual assault, sexual interference, invitation to sexual touching, transmitting sexually explicit material to a person under the age of 16, communicating with a person under the age of 16 for the purpose of facilitating an offence, breach of trust and careless use of a firearm.
“Cst. Hazeri was arrested at SIU headquarters this morning, held for a bail hearing and later released on several conditions, including that he refrains from communicating directly or indirectly with the affected person,” the SIU explained.
He’s scheduled to appear back in court on July 17.
“As the matter is before the courts, and in consideration of the fair trial interests of the accused, the SIU will not provide further comment on the investigation.”
The allegations have not yet been tested in court.
Toronto Police Association (TPA) president Clayton Campbell told CityNews the charges stem from “off-duty allegations” and declined to comment further.
The Toronto Police Service (TPS) also commented on the matter saying it notified the SIU when it became aware of complaints against the officer in January, 2026.
“The same day, the officer was suspended in accordance with the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA), removed from operational duties, and had his police authorities revoked,” a TPS spokesperson said.
“Today, the SIU arrested and charged the officer with serious offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. Following the laying of those charges, the Chief commenced proceedings to seek the termination of the officer’s employment, and accordingly, has served notice of suspension without pay pursuant to section 210 of the CSPA.”
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