An Indian-origin man was arrested in Canada flashing himself to female doctors and staff members on multiple occasions during fake clinic visits in Mississauga, Peel Regional Police (PRP) said. A police investigation is underway into the incidents.
The police identified the man as Vaibhav (25), who planned fake clinic visits, pretending to have medical conditions. He then initiated inappropriate physical contact with women doctors.
“The 12 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) has arrested and charged a Brampton man in relation to an indecent act investigation," the PRP mentioned in a statement released on Tuesday.
Vaibhav also used false identity during contact with the doctors, authorities said.
“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 added.
Vaibhav has been charged with offences, including - Indecent Act in a Public Place, Identity Fraud with Intent to Gain Advantage, Possession of an Identity Document, and Identity Theft.
As per authorities, there might be multiple other incidents that have not yet been reported. “Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact the 12 Division CIB at 905-453-2121, ext. 1233," the statement mentioned.