Durham Regional Police – Social Worker Charged with Sexual Exploitation

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A 41-year-old male is facing charges of Sexual Assault and Sexual Exploitation.

 

Members of the DRPS Special Victim’s Unit have arrested a male after a youth came forward to report that their social worker had been inappropriately touching them. Between June and July 2023 the suspect would pick up the victim in his personal car for their sessions. On various occasions the suspect would touch the victim inappropriately. The suspect is a social worker for the Durham District School Board and Durham Alternative Secondary School.

 

Police want to ensure there are no further victims.

 

Shahzad KHAN, age 41, of Kleinburg is charged with Sexual Assault x3 and Sexual Exploitation x3.

 

He was released on an undertaking. 

 

Anyone with new information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Dalziel of the Special Victim’s Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5334.

 

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

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