A Hindu priest has been charged with sexual assault after allegedly assaulting a girl whereas claiming to carry out a non secular ceremony in Oshawa, Durham Regional Police stated.
Police stated officers responded Tuesday to a sexual assault criticism within the space of Concord Street North and Conlin Street East.
Investigators allege the sufferer’s household had employed a Hindu priest from america to conduct a non secular ceremony. Police stated the accused satisfied the girl she was possessed by evil spirits and required a particular ritual to be healed.
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The priest then allegedly persuaded the girl to attend a personal location, the place he sexually assaulted her beneath the guise of performing the ceremony, police stated.
Officers later arrested the suspect with out incident.
Police recognized the accused as Rajendranauth Doodnauth Maraj, 50, of Richmond Hill, N.Y. He’s charged with one rely of sexual assault and was held for a bail listening to.
Investigators say they consider there could also be extra victims and have launched {a photograph} of the accused on the Durham Regional Police web site.
Anybody with info is requested to contact Det. Const. Cronin of the East Division Felony Investigations Department at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1605, or Durham Regional Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
The cost has not been confirmed in court docket.