 "25-year-old Vaibhav Indian-origin on flashing spree arrested in Canada.
Images: Peel region Police")
A 25-year-old Indian-origin man has been arrested in Canada for allegedly carrying out obscene acts at multiple clinics. Identified as Vaibhav, he exposed himself to women doctors and other staff members at various medical clinics across Mississauga, a city in Ontario.
Vaibhav visited medical facilities with a fake identity and pretended to suffer from medical conditions in an attempt to have women physicians touch him inappropriately, according to investigators.
The suspect was arrested on December 4 and remains in jail pending a bail hearing. He has also been charged with multiple offences.
Here’s what we know about the whole incident:
Vaibhav is a 25-year-old Indian-origin man living in Canada’s Brampton.
He was arrested on December 4 for allegedly visiting various medical clinics across Mississauga and exposing himself to female staff members. The incidents occurred in several locations over several months this year.
Confirming the arrest, the Peel Regional Police (PRP) said, “The 12 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) has arrested and charged a Brampton man in relation to an indecent act investigation.”
Investigators alleged that Vaibhav exposed himself to female staff in these clinics.
“The accused reportedly faked medical conditions in an attempt to have female physicians touch him inappropriately and, in some instances, used the alias of Akashdeep Singh while doing so,” the statement by the police said.
After the arrest, he remains in custody while awaiting a bail hearing.
Vaibhav is formally charged with multiple offences, including Indecent Act in a Public Place, Identity Fraud with the intent to Gain Advantage, Possession of an identity Document and Identity Theft.
Investigators also suspect that there may be additional incidents that have not yet been reported.
The Peel Regional Police have asked people with relevant information to come forward and assist them with the probe. “Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact the 12 Division CIB at 905-453-2121, ext. 1233,” Peel Regional Police concluded its statement.
With inputs from agencies