A New York man was investigated by the FBI in 2024 following a 2022 confrontation by a group of Canadian citizens. These individuals accused him of traveling with the intent to sexually abuse a child and issued a warning. Despite the initial FBI investigation, formal charges weren’t filed until two years later, triggered by the disappearance of a young girl. U.S. court records examined by CBC News reveal the timeline of events. The Canadians essentially acted as vigilantes, taking matters into their own hands before law enforcement acted. The delay between the confrontation and the arrest raises questions about the initial investigation. The man now faces charges related to the case, stemming from the subsequent disappearance.