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West Valley massage therapist accused of sexually abusing clients

Feb 17, 2022, 12:30 PM

Chu Bingquan (Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Photo)...

Chu Bingquan (Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Photo)

(Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Photo)

PHOENIX – A West Valley massage therapist was arrested Wednesday for allegedly touching clients inappropriately, authorities said.

Chu Bingquan, 50, was booked on counts of sexual assault and sexual abuse, the Peoria Police Department said in a press release.

Police arrested Bingquan after receiving reports that he’d inappropriately touched multiple victims while providing massages at the Wellness Foot Spa.

He was taken into custody at the business at Cactus Road and 75th Avenue around 3 p.m.

Police are investigating whether there are additional victims in the case.

Anybody with information was asked to send it to the Peoria police tip line online, via email at PDTips@peoriaaz.gov or by calling 623-773-7045. Tips can also be reported to Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (948-6377).

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West Valley massage therapist accused of sexually abusing clients