Two Saskatchewan men sentenced for human trafficking and sexual assault of Bangladeshi worker
Mohammed Masum and Sohel Haider received prison terms after being convicted of human trafficking, with Masum also found guilty of three sexual assaults.
The victim, a Bangladeshi temporary foreign worker, described how she was lured to Saskatchewan with a restaurant job that never materialized, forced to work long hours without proper permits, and subjected to sexual assaults by Mohammed Masum. Both Mohammed Masum and Sohel Haider were found guilty of human trafficking, with Masum also convicted of three sexual assault counts. During sentencing, Judge Miguel Martinez imposed a four-year term on Haider, reflecting the statutory minimum, and a 14-year term on Masum.
Both defendants were ordered to pay restitution for wages owed—$5,885.16 from Haider and $12,268 from Masum. The victim’s impact statement highlighted the lasting damage to her honour and future prospects.
Why it matters
The case underscores the risks faced by temporary foreign workers and the legal consequences for traffickers in Canada.
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