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Loki Tchir faced 17 charges

Alberni man sentenced to prison

Mar 30, 2026 | 8:57 AM

A young Port Alberni man will spend the next 9 1/2 years in prison after he sexually assaulted four underaged girls.

Loki Tchir was accusued of stalking young girls on Snapchat, bribing them with alcohol, money, and drugs, then recording them having sex.

Originally facing 17 different charges, the 26-year old pled guilty to four counts of sexual interference and a breach.

Both Crown Counsel and Defence said it was a significant sentence for significant allegations.