The assault allegedly occurred over an eight-month period last year when the child was taking piano lessons at the teacher’s home
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Mounties in Kelowna say there could be more victims in connection with a piano teacher who has been charged with the sexual assault of a child.
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On Feb. 17, the Kelowna RCMP child abuse unit began an investigation into allegations that a child had been sexually assaulted by a male piano teacher. The assaults allegedly occurred over an eight-month period last year when the child was taking piano lessons at the teacher’s home.
A day later, 54-year-old Neil Nein-Nein Wong was arrested and has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference. He is scheduled to appear in provincial court in Kelowna on June 16.
Because of the teacher’s access to youth, investigators believe there may be more victims, or people with additional information. The Kelowna RCMP are releasing the name of the teacher along with additional details in order to advance the investigation.
Police say Wong offered private piano lessons that he taught out of his home. Parents would contact him through an email address and then later by phone to arrange the lessons.
Investigators have learned Wong taught a number of students out of his home, and he taught online as well. The total number of students remains unknown at this time.
“We are asking families who have received piano lessons from Wong to contact the Kelowna RCMP child abuse unit at 778-940-2240 and quote file No. 2022-9344.