Edmonton piano teacher charged with multiple counts of sexual assault

An Edmonton piano teacher has been charged with sexual assault over alleged incidents that occurred several years ago, according to the Edmonton Police Service.

Daniel Shee Yin Chong, 61, is facing two counts of sexual assault and one count of sexual interference.

Daniel Shee Yin Chong/Edmonton Police Service

Two young men came forward with allegations against Chong in 2019, according to an EPS news release. Both victims, now in their 20s, allege Chong sexually assaulted them during private lessons.

One complainant said inappropriate incidents took place in March 2009, when he was 15 years old. The other victim reported incidents between November 2011 and November 2012, when he was 18 years old.

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Chong has been released from custody with conditions, and he is scheduled to appear in court on March 24.

Police believe there may be other victims and are encouraging them to come forward by calling the EPS at 780-423-4567 or to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.