Rideshare driver arrested in sexual assault
Man arrested in sexual assault investigation, Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue West area
The Toronto Police Service is notifying the public of an arrest made in a Sexual Assault investigation in a release posted on August 23rd.
It is alleged that:
- on Saturday, August 9, 2025, sometime after midnight, the accused was hired by the victim and a friend of the victim, through a ride share platform
- after dropping the friend off, the accused offered to drive the victim home for free
- during the ride, the accused sexually assaulted the victim prior to dropping her off
- the victim sustained no injuries
On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, Nishu Bansal, 28, of Brampton was arrested and charged with:
- Sexual Assault
He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 10 a.m., in room 106.
Police are concerned there may be additional victims.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-53, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
A sexual assault is any form of unwanted sexual contact. It includes, but is not limited to, kissing, grabbing, oral sex and penetration. To learn more about sexual assault, including how to report a sexual assault or get support in the community, please visit YourChoice.to.
