Anis-Ur Rehman, 68, was charged Thursday with sexual interference, one count of solicitation of sexual intercourse and one count of coercion. The charges come after the Ottawa Police Service’s sexual assault and child abuse unit conducted two investigations into separate allegations of sexual assault. The first incident allegedly occurred in November 2021, according to an Ottawa police release, and involved a student at the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) high school where Rehman taught. The incident was immediately reported and Ottawa police began an investigation. The second incident was reported in July 2022 and occurred between January and September 2018 at Rehman’s Findley Creek home during private before- and after-school child care. Investigators said they are concerned there may be more victims. The OCDSB called the allegations “serious and troubling,” in a written statement. The school board said it was made aware of the allegations in the fall of 2021 and immediately contacted authorities and removed the employee from the classroom. The board said it also reported the matter to the Ontario College of Teachers. Ottawa police are asking anyone with information to contact the child sexual assault and abuse unit at 613-236-1333 x5944 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477. Support is available for anyone who has been sexually assaulted. You can access crisis lines and local support services through this Government of Canada website or the Ending Violence Association of Canada database. If you are in immediate danger or fear for your safety or the safety of others around you, call 911.
