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Brampton religious leader charged after alleged sexual assault during ceremony

BRAMPTON, Ont. — A religious leader in Brampton, Ont., has been arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting a female during a religious ceremony. Peel police say a 69-year-old man from Brampton was charged Friday with one count of sexual assault.
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A Peel Police shoulder patch is seen in Mississauga, Ont., on July 1, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

BRAMPTON, Ont. — A religious leader in Brampton, Ont., has been arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting a female during a religious ceremony.

Peel police say a 69-year-old man from Brampton was charged Friday with one count of sexual assault.

They say the alleged assault took place on Monday when the accused attended a home to perform a religious ceremony.

Police did not immediately respond to an email asking what religion the accused is and the age of the alleged victim.

A press release from Peel Regional Police says the accused has been a religious leader in the Brampton community for several years and investigators believe there are more victims.

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 8, 2025.

The Canadian Press