FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, December 27, 2017 1:15pm
(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Section has charged an Ottawa man who offers tutoring services online following an investigation into an allegations of Aggravated sexual assault and Sexual exploitation. The incidents, which began this past summer, involved a 17-year-old male victim.
As a result of the investigation, Ziauddin YOUSAFZAI, 25 years old, of Ottawa was charged with:
- Aggravated sexual assault
- Sexual exploitation
- Assault with a weapon
- Assault causing bodily harm
- Criminal harassment
He appeared in court on December 23, 2017.
SACA investigators are concerned that there could be other victims.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section at 613-236-1222, ext. 5944.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers, toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or downloading the Ottawa Police app.
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