RCMP warn about alleged 'cleansing ritual' scam after B.C. sexual assault case
- A sexual assault was reported on August 5 in Burnaby by a 29-year-old woman, who was approached at Crystal Mall by a man claiming to be a Taoist master.
- Burnaby RCMP charged 56-year-old Tianjin Gong with one count of sexual assault related to the incident on August 23.
- Cpl. Mike Kalanj stated, "We want the public to be aware of this scam to prevent further victims.
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B.C. crime news: Woman stabbed in Kelowna home invasion | Burnaby police warn of 'cleansing ritual' scam following sexual assault
A suspect has been charged after a woman was stabbed in Kelowna. And a man who said he was a Taoist master has been charged for sex assault.

B.C. man charged with sex assault connected to 'cleansing ritual': RCMP
Man allegedly told victim the ritual would improve her health and life
'Cleansing ritual' scam: RCMP issue warning after alleged sexual assault #CDNNews #Canada #CanadaNewsToday #Canadian
A young woman reported being sexually assaulted after falling prey to a “cleansing ritual” scam in B.C.’s Lower Mainland last month, according to the RCMP. Authorities said a suspect approached the 29-year-old victim at Burnaby’s Crystal Mall on Aug. 5 and offered to perform a ritual that would improve her health – then drove her to another location, where he allegedly touched her inappropriately. In a news release, Burnaby RCMP said the suspect…
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