A holistic healer, who is believed to be in Türkiye, is wanted for alleged sexual assaults in the Toronto area.
According to Toronto police, 44-year-old Ayhan Aydin is facing multiple charges, including sexual assault, sexual interference, and invitation to sexual touching. The alleged incidents occurred between 2016 and 2018, involving three female victims who were between the ages of 14 and 17 at the time.
Aydin, who also goes by the name “Dr. Ayhan,” is a self-proclaimed holistic healer who offers services such as acupuncture, cupping, and herbal remedies. He operated a clinic in the Toronto area, but it has since closed down.
Police say that Aydin may have fled to Türkiye, where he has family and connections. They are working with international authorities to locate and arrest him.
The investigation into Aydin began in 2018 when one of the victims came forward to report the alleged assaults. As the investigation progressed, two more victims were identified.
Detective Constable Jennifer Pellegrini, of the Toronto Police Service’s Sex Crimes Unit, is urging anyone with information on Aydin’s whereabouts to come forward. She also wants to remind the public that anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault, regardless of when it occurred, can report it to the police.
Aydin is described as 5’10” tall, with a medium build, and short black hair. He may also be using the name “Dr. Ayhan Aydinoglu.”
The Toronto Police Service is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals in our community. We take all allegations of sexual assault seriously and will continue to work diligently to bring justice to the victims.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Toronto Police Service’s Sex Crimes Unit at 416-808-7474 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
