Massage therapist charged with sexually assaulting client in Brampton

Renjith Kumar, 40, of Mississauga, is facing a single count of sexual assault. HANDOUT/Peel Regional Police

By Michael Talbot

Posted September 22, 2023 1:00 pm.

Last Updated September 22, 2023 1:02 pm.

A massage therapist has been charged with sexually assaulting a client in Brampton.

Police say a 29-year-old woman came forward saying she was sexually assaulted while receiving a massage in August.

On Thursday, police arrested Renjith Kumar, 40, of Mississauga, and charged him with a single count of sexual assault.

Police say Kumar was a registered massage therapist for several clinics in Brampton.

No further details have been released.

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