Teacher at Markham private school charged after underage student sexually assaulted

Richmond Hill private school teacher Taurus Chung has been charged with sexual assault and sexual exploitation of a minor.

A teacher at a private school in Markham has been charged after allegedly sexually assaulting an underage student during private bible study sessions.

York Regional Police say on Nov. 13 a youth came forward to report that their teacher had “touched them for a sexual purpose.”

Police say a number of incidents occurred during one-on-one bible study sessions at a Markham school between September and November.

Investigators are not releasing the name and location of the school to protect the identity of the victim. Police say the accused taught there for 17 years, mainly as a math teacher.

Taurus Chung, 40, of Richmond Hill, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with sexual assault and sexual exploitation.

Police believe there may be more victims and have released a photo of the suspect.

York Regional Police are encouraging anyone who feels they may have been a victim of a sexual assault to come forward and report the incident to the Special Victims Unit at 1-866-876 5423, ext. 7071, or Crime Stoppers anonymously.