A Detroit doctor faces serious allegations after his wife discovered thousands of disturbing videos on his personal devices.
At a Glance
- Dr. Oumair Aejaz, a Detroit-area doctor, has been charged with using hidden cameras to secretly record women and children in hospitals over six years.
- Aejaz recorded children as young as 2 and women recovering from operations in various hospital rooms.
- He spied on people in changing rooms, closets, bathrooms, and bedrooms at hospitals and a local swim club.
- Aejaz faces 10 counts, including sexual abuse of a child, creating child sexual abuse material, and capturing or recording children and women while nude.
- The tipoff reportedly came from Aejaz’s wife, leading to his arrest.
Doctor’s Hidden Camera Scheme
Dr. Oumair Aejaz, a physician in the Detroit area, is under investigation after his wife discovered a trove of disturbing videos. This discovery prompted a police raid where authorities seized numerous electronic devices containing deeply troubling content.
Aejaz, who has held medical privileges at multiple hospitals, allegedly used hidden cameras to secretly record women and children. The recordings happened in hospitals, changing rooms, closets, bathrooms, bedrooms, and even a local swim club.
Authorities charged Aejaz with 10 counts, including sexual abuse of a child, creating child sexual abuse material, and capturing or recording individuals while nude. His bond is set at $2 million as the investigation continues.
A Detroit-area doctor has been charged with using hidden cameras to secretly film women and children in the hospital where he worked over the course of six years, in a case that police said showed his "depravity had no limits." https://t.co/shjkx1VzNo
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Investigation and Arrest Details
According to law enforcement, the severity of Aejaz’s alleged crimes spans years. Investigators found 13,000 videos on one of his devices alone, dating back six years. Sheriff’s detectives received a tip about Aejaz’s behavior on August 7 and raided his home the next day.
“A Detroit-area doctor has been charged with using hidden cameras to secretly record women and children in the hospital where he worked over six years in a case police said showed his ‘depravity had no limits.'” – Source
Sheriff Michael Bouchard described the case as one of the most disturbing in his career. The extensive evidence could take up to six months to review. The investigation could potentially expand beyond Genesee and Macomb counties to other states and possibly other countries.
Community and Hospital Response
Aejaz’s crimes are reminiscent of the case involving disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar. Michigan residents are grappling with the revelations and their implications. The number of victims remains unknown due to the sheer volume of potential victims.
“It’s a complete violation,” said Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald. “It’s terrifying as a mother and we’re going to do everything we can to hold him accountable.” – Source
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital and Ascension Genesys Hospital, where Aejaz had privileges, are cooperating with authorities. Both hospitals have taken immediate action to prevent Aejaz from practicing at their facilities.
