Saskatoon man charged in international child porn ring faces new charges

A Saskatoon man accused of participatingin a global child pornography ring is facing new charges.

Last month, Philip Chicoinewas charged with making and distributing child pornography, two counts of child luring and other offenses.

After a brief court appearance Wednesday morning, it was revealed he now faces 63 charges, which include multiple counts of making child pornography, distributing child pornography, luring achild, and conspiracy to commit sexual assault and make child pornography.

In February, police said child pornography was uploaded to a social media account believed to be operated by Chicoine.

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A search of the man's home turned up more evidence.

Police believe Chicoine arranged access to video and facilitated live streaming of child pornography in the Philippines and Romania.

They say he was aided by a number of female suspects in those countries. The women in Romania have been arrested and charged and authorities say the children involved are now safe.

The investigation is still underway in the Philippines.

Chicoine is also charged with accessing child pornography and eight counts of agreeing to commit a sexual offence against a child.

He will be back in courton Monday April 24, 2017.