Sexual assault charges laid after man targets international students
Posted Mar 6, 2025 09:27:44 AM.
Last Updated Mar 6, 2025 09:27:50 AM.
Ottawa police’s sexual assault and child abuse unit laid several charges in an investigation that began a few months ago.
According to a press release, officers believe there could be more victims and are urging people to come forward. They charged Brice Piyau, 47, who used a ploy to target post-secondary international students.
Police say that Piyau, who is from Ottawa, approached the students with an offer to help them with their immigration process.
As a result of the interactions the accused was charged with:
- Sexual assault
- Sexual assault with a weapon
- Sexual assault with threats
- Forcible confinement
- Fraud under $5,000
The probe into Piyau started in October 2024. Those with more information are being asked to call Ottawa police at 613-236-1222, extension 5944. Tips may also be sent electronically to SACA@ottawapolice.ca.
“We acknowledge that making these types of reports can be difficult. The Ottawa Police would like to reassure anyone wishing to make a report that we take all of these crimes very seriously and have supports available,” the press release reads.
