Indian-origin cab driver booked for sexually assaulting unconscious passenger in US
According to the investigator, the woman was intoxicated and fell asleep during the ride.
PTC News Desk: A 35-year-old Indian-origin cab driver is facing serious criminal charges for alleged sexual assault involving a young passenger.
Simranjeet Sikh Sekhon is accused of sexually assaulting an unconscious 21-year-old femalein California, United States. The investigation against Sekhon began in November 2025 after the Major Crimes Sexual Assault Unit received reports of an assault in the city of Camarillo. Detectives believe that Sekhon, a resident of Bakersfield, may have additional unreported victims.
According to the investigator, the woman was intoxicated and fell asleep during the ride. Despite completing the ride, he continued to drive the "unconscious victim around Camarillo and sexually assaulted her."
Sekhon was arrested on December 15 and booked at the pre-detention facility considering the vulnerability of the victim. ekhon appeared in court for his arraignment and pleaded not guilty. His bail was set at $500,000, with his next court appearance scheduled for December 29.
However police did not share the details of the company the suspect was working for during the time of the incident or even his status in the country.
The incident has come to light at a time when Indian-origin drivers are under scanner in the US and Canada for various reasons including traffic violations while under the influence of drugs.