A 47-year-old man from Brampton now faces serious charges following an investigation into disturbing allegations of sexual assault. The case centers around deceptive job advertisements used to prey on vulnerable women seeking employment.
Investigators believe the accused deliberately targeted newcomers to Canada, exploiting their need for work and unfamiliarity with the local landscape. This calculated approach reveals a predatory pattern designed to isolate and control potential victims.
The charges stem from two separate incidents reported in March and December of 2025, both involving seemingly legitimate “help wanted” ads posted online for entry-level data entry positions. These ads served as a sinister lure, masking a far more dangerous intent.
Police allege the accused would arrange interviews, then offer to pick up applicants, driving them not to an office, but to remote, isolated industrial parking lots. This deliberate choice of location speaks to a calculated effort to remove victims from public view and potential assistance.
In one harrowing instance, a woman was sexually assaulted. In another, the accused brazenly offered employment contingent upon a sexual relationship, demonstrating a shocking disregard for human dignity and the law.
The alleged incidents occurred in Milton and Halton Hills, raising concerns that other women may have been targeted across the region. The suspect’s actions created a climate of fear and exploitation within the community.
Following a thorough investigation, officers located and arrested Tejinder Dhaliwal in Brampton on Monday. He is now charged with sexual assault and obtaining sexual services for consideration.
Dhaliwal was initially held for a bail hearing but was subsequently released. However, investigators believe there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward.
Anyone with information, or who believes they may have been targeted by this individual, is urged to contact the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit at 905-825-4777, ext. 8970, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Their courage could prevent further harm.
