Prosecutors withdraw criminal charge against disgraced doctor who performed unnecessary anorectal procedures
- Posted on September 16, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
Legal proceedings have concluded against Dr. Ashwin Maharaj following the withdrawal of criminal negligence charges by Crown prosecutors. The physician's medical license was previously revoked after investigations revealed he systematically performed outdated and clinically unnecessary anorectal interventions on vulnerable patients. This case highlights significant gaps in medical oversight and patient protection mechanisms within healthcare systems, raising important questions about physician accountability and the enforcement of professional standards.
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Prosecutors withdraw criminal charge against disgraced doctor who performed unnecessary anorectal procedures
A Crown attorney withdrew the charge of criminal negligence causing bodily harm against Ashwin Maharaj, who has had his medical licence revoked for performing unnecessary and outdated procedures that put patients at risk.
