Stoney Creek man charged in connection with hate-related content posted online

Hamilton police say a 27-year-old Stoney Creek man has been charged in connection with hate-related content posted online.

In July 2025, authorities received a report about content posted publicly to an account on the social media platform X. The Hamilton Police Hate Crime Unit began an investigation into the material shared online.

Investigators eventually identified Simran Mander as the individual believed to be behind the account.

After receiving the required consent of the Attorney General to proceed with charges, Mander was charged on Sept. 9, 2026 with the following:

• Wilful Promotion of Hatred
• Wilful Promotion of Antisemitism
• Advocating Genocide

Officials say the charges have not yet been proven in court.

Anyone who believes they have witnessed or been the victim of a hate crime is asked to contact police at 905-546-4925.

Those wishing to provide information anonymously can do so through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or via their website.

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