If found guilty, then Hindu orgs, temples, and Hindu leaders should condemn these Adharmic fake priests, which is why all temple people should have a background check on them first.
A Hindu pandit (priest) has been arrested after exploiting his position and committing sexual assault under the guise of a religious ceremony in Oshawa. On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, members of East Division responded to a sexual assault call in the area of Harmony Road North and Conlin Road East. The victim and her family employed a Hindu pandit (priest) from the United States of America to visit them and perform a religious ceremony.
The pandit deceived the victim into believing she was possessed by evil spirits and needed a specific ceremony to heal herself. The suspect exploited the victim into attending a private location where the suspect sexually assaulted the victim under the guise of performing a religious ceremony.
Police were later contacted, and the suspect was taken into custody without incident. Police have concerns there may be further victims.
Rajendranauth Doodnauth Maraj, a 50-year-old male from Richmond Hill, New York is now charged with sexual assault. He is held for a bail hearing.
