A 32-year-old Punjabi-origin man from Brampton has been arrested in Canada over allegations of sexually assaulting a woman passenger and preventing her from leaving a ride-sharing vehicle in Toronto.
 

According to Toronto Police, the incident took place at around 9:50 pm on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in the area of Yonge Street and Wellesley Street East.
 

Police said the woman was travelling in a ride-sharing vehicle and was seated in the front passenger seat when the driver allegedly sexually assaulted her.
 

When the vehicle reached its destination, the woman attempted to get out. However, the driver allegedly stopped her from leaving and sexually assaulted her again.
 

The woman eventually managed to escape from the vehicle, but her purse was left inside. The accused allegedly stepped out of the vehicle and sexually assaulted her once more.
 

Accused Identified as Sahib Brar
 

Police identified the accused as Sahib Brar, a 32-year-old resident of Brampton. He has been charged with two counts of sexual assault and one count of forcible confinement.
 

The accused was scheduled to appear at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre.
 

Police Suspect More Victims
 

Investigators believe there may be additional victims in the case and have appealed to members of the public for information.
 

Toronto Police have urged anyone with information related to the incident or the accused to come forward and contact the department to assist with the investigation.