Bunbury Detectives have further charged a male massage therapist as a result of their continuing investigation into alleged incidents by him against female clients.
The man works as a masseuse at a massage business in Bunbury and it will be alleged between 2020 and November 2023, the man sexually assaulted a further 16 female clients during their massage session.
The man was first charged by Bunbury Detectives on 23 November 2023 with five offences relating to two female victims.
The 37-year-old man from Bunbury has been further charged with:
• 18 counts of Unlawful and Indecent Assault;
• Six counts of Sexual Penetration without Consent; and
• Five counts of Aggravated Indecent Assault.
He appeared on these additional charges in the Bunbury Magistrates Court yesterday, Monday 26 February 2024. He is next due to appear on Thursday, 23 May 2024.
The investigation is ongoing and police urge anyone with information relating to this matter, or any similar incidents, to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestopperswa.com.au
If have been a victim of sexual abuse, or if you have information about someone being abused, please contact police on 131 444, or report the information via the Safe2Say online reporting platform.