News release

Hate speech on social networks: individual charged

December 11, 2024 - Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec
From: Federal Policing Eastern Region

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RCMP Federal Policing – Eastern Region has arrested a man in Rivière-du-Loup for posting hate speech on the social networks Telegram and X. According to an investigation by the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team, the individual allegedly posted hundreds of hateful messages in recent months, targeting Jewish communities and sexual minorities in particular. As some of the offences were allegedly committed when he was a minor, we cannot reveal his identity.

The man was arrested last February for similar offences and released on conditions. The investigation showed that despite his previous arrest, he continued his illegal activities online. He is now facing charges of wilful promotion of hatred and wilful promotion of antisemitism under the Criminal Code. 

Appeal to the public

Do you have information on the illegal activities of individuals or groups of individuals? Report it to:

• RCMP in Quebec -  514-939-8300/1-800-771-5401;
• RCMP’s National Security Information Network by phone (1-800-420-5805) or online at rcmp.ca/report-it;
• Your local police department. 

If you are in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1.

Contacts

Communications Office - Federal Policing Eastern Region (Quebec)
cdiv.communications@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
514-939-8308
Federal Policing
@rcmpqc
Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Quebec
Quebec RCMP on Instagram