Ride-Share Driver Arrested for Sexual Assault

A ride-share driver has been arrested after sexual assaulting a patron.

On Saturday, May 3, 2025, members of the DRPS Central West Criminal Investigations Branch concluded an investigation into a sexual assault. The suspect, a ride-share driver, picked up the victim in a red Mitsubishi SUV with an Ontario licence plate CZKL 975. The victim was in the front passenger seat of the vehicle when the suspect touched her inappropriately.

Paul SUNDARAMAHESAM, age 43, of Whitby is charged with: Sexual Assault.

He was released on an Undertaking.

Police are concerned there may be more victims. A photo of the suspect is attached and can be viewed at www.drps.ca

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Marchand of the Central West Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1829.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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