Newcastle doctor arrested at workplace after alleged sexual misconduct with patients
Four sexual assault cases linked to a Madadeni doctor are under investigation after a whistleblower report led to his arrest and ongoing probe.
Newcastle police are investigating four cases of sexual assault after a whistleblower reported that a local doctor had allegedly assaulted female patients at a medical facility in Madadeni.
According to Newcastle Advertiser, Constable Nonjabulo Langa of Amajuba District SAPS confirmed that an arrest was made on Tuesday.
According to Langa, the alleged crimes came to light earlier this year when one of the victims approached the whistleblower and disclosed her experience.
Allegations of abuse
It is alleged that the doctor inappropriately touched patients’ private parts and, in some instances, forced them to perform sexual acts while under his care.
“The whistleblower reported the crimes to police, who advised that the victims should come forward and open cases,” said Langa.
Four victims, aged between 29 and 34, were subsequently interviewed. Police were then able to compile a case, leading to the arrest.
Arrest at workplace
Members of the Family Violence, Child Protection & Sexual Offences Unit, with Madadeni SAPS, arrested the doctor at his place of work.
He is expected to appear in court soon.
Ongoing investigation
The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be published as they become available.
The Newcastle Advertiser has contacted the medical facility for official comment, but none was received at the time of publication.
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