A 27-year-old Indo-Canadian man from Brampton has been charged after a woman was sexually assaulted by a ride-share driver on Wednesday afternoon. Police said that a suspect, identified as Rajwinder Bhangu of Brampton, subsequently turned himself in and was charged with indecent act and sexual assault.

By DESIBUZZCanada Staff

BRAMPTON – A 27-year-old Indo-Canadian man from Brampton has been charged after a woman was sexually assaulted by a rideshare driver on Wednesday afternoon.

Police said that a suspect, identified as Rajwinder Bhangu of Brampton, subsequently turned himself in and was charged with indecent act and sexual assault.

He was scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday at 10 a.m.

Toronto police said they responded to a call about a sexual assault in the Jane Street Trethewey Drive area at around 1:30 p.m.

The victim, police said, requested a ride through a rideshare application and was picked up by the Bhangu, who allegedly exposed his genitals and sexually assaulted the victim.

The victim exited the vehicle and contacted police.

Police believe that there may be more victims and are asking anyone with information to contact investigators at (416)-808-1200 or Crime Stopper anonymously at (416) 222-8477.