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The authorities in Canada have accused Austrian-Canadian auto parts billionaire Frank Stronach of sexual abuse dating back to the 1980s.
Peel Regional Police said in a statement that Stronach, 91, was arrested on Friday and charged with five offences, including rape, indecent assault on a female, sexual assault and forcible confinement.
Police say the sexual assaults date from the 1980s to 2023.
An attorney for Stronach did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Constable Tyler Bell of Peel Regional Police said there was more than one alleged victim, but declined to say how many.
“Obviously, this is a high-profile case,” Bell said. “Our Special Victims Unit has a duty to protect victims and thus we are unclear.
“There is more than one victim, but we will not confirm that number yet.”
Bell said they are appealing to members of the public to come forward if they have information or have been victims.
The statement said Stronach was released on conditions and will appear in court in Brampton, Ont., at a later date.
The billionaire founder of Autoparts Magna also has a large investment in horse racing. He is a recipient of the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest honors.
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