Massage therapist arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting client

TORONTO – A 42-year-old massage therapist working in Toronto’s Corktown has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a client.

Police say the accused is the owner of the “Needed Massage” clinic located at 173 Queen St. E. near the Sherbourne St. and Jarvis St. area.

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It is alleged a 26-year-old victim entered the establishment for a massage and was sexually assaulted.

The accused has been identified as Abdulaziz Albekairi, also known as Aziz, and has been charged with one count of sexual assault.

Police say he has been working as a registered massage therapist since 2006.

According to the clinic’s website, Albekairi graduated from Wellsprings College of Massage Therapy and Aesthetics in 2006 and his business was established in 2007.

Police believe there may be more victims and anyone with information is urged to come forward.