GTA basketball coach charged after allegedly sexually assaulting 16-year-old player

A basketball coach who worked throughout the Greater Toronto Area has been charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a teen player.

According to Peel Regional Police, a 16-year-old female basketball player played on a local team between the spring of 2022 and the summer of 2023.

During her time on the team, police say the victim was sexually assaulted by her coach.

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As a result of their investigation, officers arrested 35-year-old Richard Chong of Mississauga on Dec. 13.

Police say Chong now faces sexual assault and sexual exploitation charges.

Chong worked as a basketball coach for the past 13 years in multiple areas within the GTA and is currently employed as a coach and a volunteer within the Region of Peel, according to police.

Investigators are concerned that there may be more victims and ask anyone with information to contact them at 905-453-2121 ext. 3460 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting PeelCrimeStoppers.ca.