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Regina massage therapist charged with sexual assault of a minor

Police say they received a report that a young person was touched inappropriately during a massage therapy session.

Douglas Ramos Fundao, 33, arrested last Monday

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The Regina Police Service arrested 33 year-old Douglas Ramos Fundao and charged him with sexual assault on a person under 16, sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching. (CBC/Radio-Canada)

A massage therapist in Regina has been charged with sexually assaulting a minor.

Police say they received a report that a young person was touched inappropriately during a massage therapy session. 

The incident allegedly occurred in February.

Police arrested Douglas Ramos Fundao, 33, on Feb. 24 and charged him with sexual assault on a person under 16, sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching.

He made his first appearance in provincial court on Feb. 25. 

 

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Aishwarya Dudha is a reporter for CBC Saskatchewan based in Saskatoon. She specializes in immigration, justice and cultural issues and elevating voices of vulnerable people. She has previously worked for CBC News Network and Global News. You can email her at aishwarya.dudha@cbc.ca