43-year-old Andrew David Eyre was arrested last week after complaints were filed by a family in a rural village.
A Vancouver chef working in Asia sexually abuses eight Cambodian children aged 8 to 12.
Andrew David Ayre, 43, was arrested last week after complaints were filed by a family in a rural village southeast of the capital Phnom Penh. ,arrested.
A local charity, the Cambodian Children's Fund, said in a news release that a Canadian had posed as a doctor providing health checks for children in a small community in Kandal province.
The suspect arrived in the first village by motorcycle in July. He was seen touching children inappropriately during his medical examinations, causing concern among the adults in the village.
When he attempted to return to the village, he was refused entry.
The charity's Child Protection Division assisted the investigation by the Cambodian National Police.
This unit is led by former Australian police officer Jim McCabe.
``(Child Protection Division) responded immediately to conduct an initial investigation. A task force including forensic and investigative experts from government officials, the Kandal Police Command and the Child Protection Agency was established, said McCabe. he said.
Task force members heard statements from children who received medical care and who will receive ongoing support.
Law enforcement believes there may be more victims.
McCabe told Postmedia that the prison term for "aggravated rape" under the Cambodian Penal Code ranges from three years for him to 15 years for him. And the maximum penalty for indecent assault is three years.
Cambodian police have not released the name of the suspect, but the Post Media has confirmed Ayer's identity through sources in Southeast Asia.
He appeared in court on his August 3rd and was detained pending trial.
McCabe said a search warrant had been executed at the suspect's home and evidence had been seized. Stated.
"(The task force) is assisted by and cooperating with both the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Thai Liaison Office to investigate these crimes," he said.
Global Affairs Canada did not respond to a request for information about the incident on Tuesday.
In her LinkedIn profile, Eyre said she had been a chef for 25 years. , said he started working in Phnom Penh in December 2020. She has been at the Canadian Embassy four times.
"I have extensive experience in the hospitality industry, from casual dining to hearty restaurants, bars, gastropubs, fine dining, resorts, luxury fishing lodges and catering. , banquets, weddings, cafés, consulting, hotels," the profile reads. "I am passionate about training and developing young chefs to be the best they can be. I believe that anything is possible if you grow your team through good training." 87}
He boasted "a very strong bibliography" and a "reputation for having very high standards and a big heart for people."
"To create greatness you must get your hands dirty," he said.
The Post Media contacted several businesses and non-profit organizations in the Lower Mainland that Ayer claimed to have worked or volunteered for before moving to Asia. did not reply to One said there was no record of him volunteering as stated on his resume. Another catering company declined to comment.
Days before his arrest, he posted on LinkedIn about the price of Cambodian grapes.
"I'm making a lot of money now, but I actually laughed out loud at the grocery store because I couldn't imagine paying $18 per kilogram for seedless grapes. I would rather leave and give my family money than indulge in grapes at that price at a time when so many are suffering."
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