Upper Mount Gravatt Criminal Investigation Branch (UMG CIB) have charged a man following extensive investigations into alleged historical sexual assaults.
Between the early 2000s to 2015, a now 74-year-old Highgate Hill man is alleged to have sexually assaulted 15 women, aged in their late teens to 40s, during his role as a doctor at a private health centre in Tarragindi.
The UMG CIB detectives established Operation Xray Cariyna which led to the man being charged at Upper Mount Gravatt Police Station today, Tuesday 19 May.
The 74-year-old man has been charged with 148 offences including 94 counts of rape and 54 counts of sexual assault.
He is expected to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on 23 June.
UMG CIB Detective Senior Sergeant Denis Silk commends victim-survivors for their courage to come forward.
"Crimes of this nature are a deplorable violation of trust, and investigators are committed to pursuing every avenue to seek justice for the victim-survivors," he said.
"If anyone has further information or experienced similar interactions, we encourage you to come forward directly to us or anonymously to Crimestoppers."
"I want to reassure victim-survivors that you are not alone, support services are available to you."
Investigations are ongoing and police are providing support to those involved.
If you've experienced sexual assault, it is not your fault and you are not alone. There are multiple ways to report what has happened to you depending on your situation.
If there's an immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000). You can also report online via: https://forms.police.qld.gov.au/launch/SexualAssault, over the phone or face to face at a police station.
There are also Alternative Reporting Options available depending on your situation.
For confidential information, counselling and support, call the State-wide Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 or 1800 RESPECT for 24-hour help.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
