Barrie man accused of sex trafficking international student could be heading to trial

A Barrie man accused of sex trafficking women through an online agency could soon be heading to trial.

Trial dates have been scheduled in the Superior Court of Justice for a Barrie, Ont. man accused of trafficking a young woman in the sex trade.

Casey Perryman, 41, is accused of sex trafficking an international student more than three years ago. He was arrested by provincial police in May 2023 and was charged with two counts of exercising control, direction or influence of a person and materially benefiting from sexual services, along with advertising sexual services, and sexual assault.

Provincial police allege the student was exploited in the sex trade through an online advertisement by a company called ‘Scarlet Room Agency,’ which claimed to provide security and training for sex workers.

Police said at the time of his arrest another victim was also identified in the case as a result of the Provincial Human Trafficking Intelligence-Led Joint Forces Strategy.

Investigators believed more victims could be out there and encouraged anyone with information in the case to come forward.

Perryman has a lengthy criminal record, according to court documents obtained by CTV News, dating back 20 years for which he was convicted and sentenced.

Perryman has elected to be tried by judge and jury in early 2026. He remains in custody and is scheduled to make his next appearance in June.

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