A Hindu priest from the USA has been arrested and charged with sexual assault in Canada after police alleged he exploited his non secular place throughout a ceremony in Oshawa, Ontario. Durham Regional Police mentioned the suspect was employed by a household to journey from the US and carry out a Hindu non secular ceremony. Police allege he later deceived a girl into believing she was possessed by evil spirits and wanted a particular ritual to remedy her.
Members of the East Division responded to a sexual assault report on Tuesday, August 25, within the space of Concord Street North and Conlin Street East, in accordance with the Durham Regional Police assertion. Police mentioned the sufferer and her household had employed the priest to carry out the ceremony. The suspect allegedly satisfied the girl that she was possessed and required a non-public ritual to be healed.
Based on police, he then took the sufferer to a non-public location, the place she was allegedly sexually assaulted “below the guise of performing a non secular ceremony”. Police have been later contacted and arrested the suspect with out incident.
The accused was recognized as Rajendranauth Doodnauth MARAJ, 50, of Richmond Hill, New York. He has been charged with sexual assault and was held for a bail listening to.
POLICE FEAR THERE MAY BE MORE VICTIMS
Durham Regional Police mentioned they’re involved there might be different victims and have launched {a photograph} of the accused as a part of their investigation. Police are asking anybody with details about the incident or comparable incidents involving the accused to contact D/Cst. Cronin of the East Division Felony Investigations Department at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 1605.
Nameless ideas may also be submitted to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or via its web site. Tipsters could also be eligible for a money reward. The allegations haven’t been confirmed in courtroom.
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