Doctor charged for filming children, assaulting patient in Michigan
Michigan doctor arrested for filming children, assaulting patient in swim school
![This booking photo provided by the Oakland County Sheriff's Department shows Dr. Oumair Aejaz, of Rochester Hills, Mich., who was arrested on Aug. 8, 2024, after authorities said they found scores of nude photos and videos of children and adults on his computer. (Oakland County Sheriff's Department via AP).](https://thethaiger.com/world/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Doctor_Abuse_Hidden_Cameras_24233732025546.jpg)
Authorities in Oakland County, Michigan, have detained Dr. Oumair Aejaz on charges of filming children and adults in changing rooms at a Rochester swim school. The sheriff’s office announced the arrest on Tuesday, revealing they found thousands of videos and images on his devices, including footage of him assaulting a hospital patient.
Aejaz faces one count of child sexually abusive activity, four counts of capturing images of unclothed individuals, and five counts of using a computer to commit a crime, according to Sheriff Michael Bouchard.
Dr. Oumair Aejaz
Bouchard described Aejaz as a particularly egregious offender, noting the wide range of victims, from a two-year-old child to adult women. The charges primarily originate from an incident at Goldfish Swim School in August 2023, discovered on hard drives taken from Aejaz earlier this month.
Prosecutor Karen D. McDonald stated that the current charges involve four victims: a two-year-old, a four-year-old, and two adult females. The child sexually abusive activity charge is linked to other material found on Aejaz’s devices, not the swim school incident.
The sheriff’s office alleged that Aejaz used hidden cameras to record children and women in various private settings, including hospital rooms and bathrooms, over the past six years. Detectives believe he also recorded sexual encounters with hospital patients who were either asleep or unconscious.
Aejaz’s wife provided the sheriff’s office with concerning information and materials earlier this month. She had filed for divorce in June and sought a restraining order and sole custody of their children. Authorities executed search warrants, seizing six computers, four phones, and 15 external storage devices, one containing 13,000 videos. Aejaz was arrested on August 8 during a search of his home.
Footage also came from inside his home, shared with his wife and two sons. Aejaz was arraigned on August 13 and is held on a $2 million bond in Oakland County Jail. He is an Indian citizen working in the U.S. on a visa, with his next hearing set for August 26.
Authorities anticipate identifying more victims from the thousands of images found. Goldfish Swim School confirmed that the recordings were made using hidden equipment brought by Aejaz, not fixed cameras at the facility. The school assured it continues to prioritise safety.
Aejaz had privileges at Henry Ford Macomb and Ascension Genesys Hospital but was not their employee. Henry Ford Health emphasised they have taken immediate measures to prevent him from practising at their facilities. The sheriff called on any other medical facilities where Aejaz was licensed to notify his office.
The forensic examination of the confiscated materials is expected to take about six months, and the investigation may extend beyond local jurisdictions to other states or countries. Sheriff Bouchard expressed hope that Aejaz would be fully held accountable.
What Other Media Are Saying
- The article from NBC News reports a Detroit-area doctor, Oumair Aejaz, has been charged with secretly filming women and children in various hospital settings over six years, including changing areas, restrooms, and bedrooms.(read more)
- The article from FOX 17 Online reports that Dr. Oumair Aejaz, a Rochester Hills physician, has been charged with multiple sex crimes, including filming children and adults in various locations, and the authorities believe there are many more victims.(read more)
- AOL News reports on Michigan doctor accused of filming and abusing children and adults, highlighting the shocking breadth and duration of his crimes.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Dr. Oumair Aejaz?
A Michigan physician arrested for filming children and adults in changing rooms and assaulting a patient.
What charges is Dr. Oumair Aejaz facing?
He faces child sexually abusive activity, capturing unclothed images, and using a computer to commit a crime.
Where did the incidents occur?
Incidents occurred at a Rochester swim school, hospitals, and his home.
How were the authorities alerted about Dr. Aejaz’s activities?
His wife provided concerning information and materials to the sheriff’s office.
What actions have been taken by the hospitals where Aejaz had privileges?
Hospitals have taken immediate action to prevent him from practicing and are cooperating with the investigation.