Hyderabad, March 23 -- International students in Canada are witnessing a rise in 'friends with benefits' rental offers as the country is facing a housing crisis.

In these arrangements, female students are being offered free accommodation in exchange for sexual favors.

Indecent rental ads

A recent investigation by CBC News uncovered numerous indecent rental advertisements posted online across Canada.

To find out the details, CBC journalists met with individuals behind these ads to understand their offers and how they are targeting international students in Canada.

While some listings explicitly state their intentions, others use vague language such as seeking 'friends with benefits.' One such ad, titled 'Seeking Live-in GF (Toronto)' ...