Police: Man Posed As Doctor, Sexually Assaulted 2 Women In Utah

Following the first report that came to police, an undercover detective arranged a meeting with Mottaghian. During the appointment, police say Mottaghian identified himself as a doctor and told the detective what the examination would include. No physical examination was done.

During the detective’s appointment, investigators arrived to serve a search warrant, seizing examination gloves and the instruments allegedly used in the exam.

Mottaghian was booked into the Utah County Jail Wednesday for investigation of object rape and forcible sexual abuse. He posted $25,000 cash bail and was released, but was rebooked Thursday on suspicion of identical crimes at $250,000 cash bail after the second woman spoke with police. No charges have been filed.

Cannon noted that there is a chance that women who met with Mottaghian may not realize they have been victimized.

“Medical exams are inherently uncomfortable in some situations anyway, depending on the nature of the exam or the medical procedure. … But it went beyond what might be normally uncomfortable in all of these cases,” Cannon said.

Investigators are reviewing evidence collected from the facility Mottaghian was using as an office in hopes of determining how long the operation may have been going on or how many women responded to the online ad, the sergeant said.

He called it “reprehensible” and “sickening” that someone responding in good faith to what they believe is a legitimate medical study could end up being victimized.

Mottaghian is the owner of the Cocoa and Coffee Company drink shop and the Cafe On Fire Persian restaurant, both located in Provo, according to the businesses’ websites. Mottaghian identifies himself as a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and says he earned a law degree from the University of California.

According to a bio on the Internet Movie Data Base website, Mottaghian played supporting roles in various movies and television episodes, and was the writer, producer, and director for a short film titled “Blue Sweater.”

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