Montreal Tech billionaire Robert Miller was arrested Thursday and is facing several sexual assault charges following an investigation by the SPVM.
The 80-year-old’s arrest is linked to events that allegedly took place between 1994 and 2016 involving 10 victims, some that were minors at the time.
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“The Montreal police have just arrested Robert Miller. He was arrested a bit more than an hour ago by our investigators from our sexual exploitation unit at his home in Westmount on an arrest warrant,” said SPVM Inspector David Shane.
“A total of 21 counts were authorized by the DPCP against Miller for the following offenses. Sexual assault, obtaining sexual services for consideration, procuring, sexual exploitation, inducing prostitution, sexual interference, and sexual intercourse with a minor for consideration. This thorough criminal investigation is now over.”
Montreal police say the investigation is ongoing.
The SPVM is inviting any possible victims to come forward by contacting the sexual exploitation unit, dialing 911 or visiting their local police station.
Shane says the charges send a message to victims that it is never to late to lodge a complaint, and he credits media reporting last year with helping to revive the investigation.
Miller stepped down as chairman and CEO of Future Electronics in February 2023, saying he would focus on protecting his reputation amid reports by CBC and Radio-Canada that he allegedly gave young women cash, trips and extravagant gifts in exchange for sex.
Miller was released with a promise to appear in court on July 3.
-With files from The Canadian Press