Hindu Priest Tells Canada Woman She Is "Possessed", Then Sexually Assaults Her During "Healing"
A New York-based Hindu priest has been arrested in Canada for sexually assaulting a woman under the guise of a religious healing ceremony. Police believe there may be additional victims and are urging the public to come forward.
Why it matters
This case highlights the exploitation of religious authority and the importance of protecting vulnerable individuals from abuse within community settings.
A 50-year-old Hindu priest from the United States has been arrested for sexually assaulting a woman under the pretext of a religious ceremony in Canada, the police said on Wednesday.The accused, Rajendranauth Doodnauth Maraj from New York, was hired by a family in Ontario's Oshawa to perform a religious ceremony. The police in Durham said he "deceived the victim into believing she was possessed by evil spirits and needed a specific ceremony to heal herself.He then took her to a private location and sexually assaulted her under the…
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