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AP – Wed, Aug 17, 2011


TORONTO (AP) — Police have charged an imam at a Toronto mosque with 13 counts of sexual assault and say there may be more victims in other countries.

Det. Karen Armstrong said Wednesday Mohammad Masroor, 48, abused his position of authority when he taught the Koran to students at the Baitul Mukarram Islamic Society and in private homes in Toronto since arriving in Canada in 2008.

Armstrong says Masroor also worked and lived in France, Germany, Bangladesh, Hungary, Singapore, Sri Lanka and most recently in Florida and Michigan in the United States. Armstrong says they are appealing to the public to assist in finding other victims.

She says the charges involve five victims both male and female and that the investigation is ongoing. -- http://news.yahoo.com/



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Mohammad Masroor, 48, an assistant imam and a married father of two daughters and three sons, taught the Qur'an to children. (Supplied photo)


Sex crimes case against imam widens  
By Chris Doucette ,Toronto Sun


TORONTO - New information has come to light in the investigation about a religious leader from a Scarborough mosque already accused of sexually related offences involving five kids.

But Toronto Police won’t say if that means more alleged victims have come forward since they went public this week with their charges against the 48-year-old man, who has lived around the globe.

“The ongoing investigation is progressing, however, no new charges have been laid,” Const. Wendy Drummond said Thursday, unable to elaborate.

In an effort to protect the victims involved, police have been tight-lipped about the case since announcing Wednesday that Mohammad Masroor was arrested on Aug. 10.

Investigators won’t even reveal exactly what charges have been laid against the Toronto man, nor would they reveal the ages of the victims, except to say they’re both male and female.

Police have only said Masroor faces 13 charges and the allegations involve “sexual related offences and threatening death.”

Masroor is an imam at the Baitul Mukarram Islamic Society on Danforth Ave., just west of Danforth Rd.

Members of the mosque, who were shaken by the news, have said he teaches the Qur'an to young girls and boys at the mosque and in their homes.

Police have confirmed the five alleged victims who have so far come forward were students of the accused.

Investigators claim Masroor used his position of authority to commit the offences and they fear there are more victims.

“We believe there are other victims, but we have no idea where,” Drummond said.

Masroor came to Canada in 2008, but he has lived in Asia, Europe, Florida and Michigan.

It’s hoped any other victims will learn of the charges through social media and contact their local police, Drummond said, adding investigators in Toronto will work with officers from other forces when and if the need arises.

She said officers are aware of cultural differences are assisting with the investigation in an effort to ensure any potential victims or witnesses feel comfortable about coming forward.

The fact the accused is someone who is “held in high esteem,” and that charges include threatening death, only add to the sensitive nature of the case, Drummond said.

Masroor remains in custody pending a court appearance Monday. http://www.torontosun.com/2011/08/18/sex-crimes-case-against-imam-widens




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