A 58‑year‑old North Vancouver man has been charged following a child‑exploitation investigation led by the Port Moody Police Department, the force said in a news release.
Investigation timeline and charges
Police say they received information in spring 2025 alleging an adult male had sexually exploited a vulnerable youth in the Lower Mainland. Detectives from the department’s Major Crime Section launched an investigation that included a parallel civil forfeiture process, according to the release.
That work culminated in the arrest of Majid Talebi. On Aug. 11, 2026, the B.C. Prosecution Service approved charges against Talebi consisting of:
- one count of invitation to sexual touching of a person under 16 years;
- two counts of telecommunication to lure a child under 16 years.
“Detectives worked over the past year to collect evidence and bring the matter before the courts,” the Port Moody Police news release said.
Talebi was scheduled to make his first appearance in Port Coquitlam Provincial Court on Aug. 26. The court has placed a publication ban on any information that could identify the victim.
Police action and public information
Const. Sam Zacharias of the Port Moody Police described the probe as a Major Crime Section investigation, signalling it involved specialised investigative resources and co‑ordinated evidence gathering over an extended period. The department’s decision to run a tandem civil forfeiture process indicates investigators were also examining potential proceeds or instruments related to alleged offences, though the news release did not detail the subject or scope of that civil action.
Authorities typically pursue civil forfeiture concurrently with criminal matters when there are allegations that property or assets are linked to unlawful conduct. The Port Moody Police release did not state whether any property has been seized or whether civil proceedings have been filed.
What happens next
With charges approved by the B.C. Prosecution Service and the accused before the provincial court, the matter will proceed through the criminal justice system. Publication bans in cases involving young victims are common in order to protect identity and ensure a fair process.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Investigating agency | Port Moody Police Department, Major Crime Section |
| Subject | Majid Talebi, 58, North Vancouver |
| Charges approved | 1 count — invitation to sexual touching of person under 16; 2 counts — telecommunication to lure a child under 16 |
| First court appearance | Port Coquitlam Provincial Court, Aug. 26, 2026 |
| Publication ban | Yes — protects the identity of the victim |
Residents with concerns about online safety or suspected exploitation are encouraged to contact local police or Crown counsel. The Port Moody Police release did not provide a dedicated tip line in the material made public.
The investigation underscores the ongoing work by Lower Mainland police services to identify and prosecute cases of exploitation involving young people. For North Vancouver neighbours, the case is a reminder of the sustained attention required to protect vulnerable residents and the role of specialised police units in complex investigations.
