Richmond, B.C. man charged with slew of ‘historical’ sex offences: RCMP

Richmond RCMP has announced a slew of sex charges against a man accused of targeting vulnerable women and sex trade workers.

Satvir Singh Sanghera, 49, is facing 14 charges including sexual assault, administering a noxious substance, possession of child pornography and transmitting intimate images of a person without consent.

Mounties say the charges related to alleged incidents which are “largely historical in nature,” and are providing an update later Friday.

Police said they are not releasing a photo of Sanghera “in an effort to protect the integrity of the investigation and any future investigation steps.”

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Sanghera has been released prior to his next court appearance on multiple conditions.

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He has been banned from public parks, pools and community centres where he may encounter people under the age of 18. He is similarly banned from volunteering anywhere that minors may be present.

Sanghera may not have contact or be alone with people reasonably believed to be under the age of 18.

He is banned from contact with anyone in the sex work industry, and he may not be alone with any woman who is or appears to be intoxicated by drugs or alcohol.

Sanghera is due back in court on Jan. 15, 2020.

Anyone who has information on Sanghera is asked to contact their local police, or contact a Richmond RCMP tip line at 604-207-5185.