More victims possible in sex assault probe at Edmonton clinic: police

Five months after police charged a sonographer in connection with the sexual assault of a female patient at a clinic in southeast Edmonton, police say investigators believe other patients may have been victims and are hoping they come forward if that is the case.

Police did not say what clinic the assault is alleged to have occurred in.

Police said the assault occurred in “mid 2024” and alleged that a patient was assaulted while medical imaging work was being done at the clinic.

On Aug. 12, 2024, police charged 53-year-old Aasim Syed Ahmed with one count of sexual assault. On Wednesday, police issued a news release in which they revealed there could be more victims, and added investigators believe Ahmed may still be practising as a sonographer.

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“There may be other patients who have been subject to sexual abuse while receiving medical care,” the Edmonton Police Service said.

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“Police are encouraging anyone who has been targeted by the accused to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.”

A photo of Ahmed can be viewed below.

A photo of Aasim Syed Ahmed. Edmonton police charged Ahmed with one count of sexual assault on Aug. 12, 2024 and continue to investigate.
A photo of Aasim Syed Ahmed. Edmonton police charged Ahmed with one count of sexual assault on Aug. 12, 2024 and continue to investigate. Supplied by EPS

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