65-Year-Old Acupuncturist in West Kelowna, B.C., Charged with Sexual Assault: RCMP
Dong Lin faces sexual assault charges after a patient complaint led to a professional ban and ongoing RCMP investigation seeking more witnesses.
- The West Kelowna RCMP charged a 65-year-old acupuncturist with sexual assault after arresting him in late January 2025.
- The charges followed allegations received earlier that month, with investigators releasing the man's photo and seeking more witnesses.
- On February 21, a regulatory body in British Columbia prohibited the man from providing treatment to female clients following a complaint and findings by an inquiry panel.
- The panel determined that he behaved unprofessionally and failed to maintain appropriate patient boundaries, and he is required to grant electronic access to his patient appointment schedule.
- The suspect was released under conditions prohibiting one-on-one treatment of female clients, highlighting ongoing concern from authorities and the college.
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West Kelowna acupuncturist charged with sexual assault
Dong Lin, 65 was arrested in January and most recently charged with sexual assault
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65-year-old acupuncturist in West Kelowna, B.C., charged with sexual assault: RCMP
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WEST KELOWNA — RCMP say an acupuncturist in West Kelowna, B.C., has been charged with sexual assault, and they’re appealing for more witnesses to come forward. Police say the 65-year-old man was arrested in late January over allegations received earlier that month. Police say the suspect has been released from custody under conditions ordering him not to treat female clients in a one-on-one setting. Devon Gerrits, a spokesman with West Kelowna R…
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