August 25th 2023.
Earlier this month, authorities in Ontario charged Kenneth Law, 57, with two counts of counselling and aiding suicide for allegedly running a website targeted at suicidal individuals.
The investigation has since expanded and the UK National Crime Agency (NCA) has revealed that Law is allegedly linked to nearly 90 deaths in the UK. According to reports, Law distributed more than 1,200 packages of dangerous substances to vulnerable individuals in at least 40 countries.
A father of one of Law’s alleged victims recently told BBC Radio 4 that his son was encouraged by members of an online community on how to take his own life, particularly by ‘taking poison’. He went on to add that authorities across the world are still uncovering the full impact of Law's alleged actions.
The substance sold by Law is said to be a white crystalline powder, which is sometimes used in food processing. It can reportedly reduce oxygen levels, impair breathing and result in death. The NCA confirmed that they are working with the Crown Prosecution Service to conduct an investigation into potential criminal offences committed in the UK.
Craig Turner, the NCA deputy director, expressed his sympathies to the loved ones of those who have died. He noted that they are being supported by specially trained officers from police forces.
Law will next appear in court in Ontario later today. As investigations across multiple countries are underway, the full impact of Law's alleged actions is yet to be uncovered.
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