ROCHESTER, Mich. – Parents who have taken their children to the swim school in Rochester where an Oakland County doctor took secret, inappropriate pictures have so many questions about what’s going on.
Parents have questions
Shawn Ley is hearing from horrified parents who take their children to the Goldfish Swim School in Rochester.
Their main concerns: Are my children in the thousands of images that were discovered on Dr. Oumair Aejaz’s devices? How will I know? Do I want to know? Will the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office contact me if they are? Were the images distributed?
We are working to get answers.
Officials told Shawn that they are working to identify anyone in the images. That will take a very long time. The sheriff’s office set up an email for people who think they or their kids were victimized: ocsosiu@oakgov.com.
You’ll hear Shawn’s interview with one parent on Local 4 News at 5 p.m.
Goldfish Swim School response
Shawn has the latest update sent out by the Goldfish Swim School in Rochester, and it includes helpful information.
The main points: No hidden cameras were placed in the changing rooms or anywhere in the facility.
Oakland County officials confirm Aejaz was wearing the cameras or had them hidden in his belongings.
Here’s the full statement:
We have unfortunately seen a lot of inaccurate reporting about the horrible situation involving the arrest of Oumair Aejaz, a former member who has been charged with horrendous crimes spanning multiple facilities, cities, possibly states and countries. We want to clarify and reiterate that within the Goldfish facility, there was never a camera hidden affixed to any structures, restrooms or changing areas, or left behind. What we understand from law enforcement is this was not a case where cameras were affixed to or hidden in the Goldfish facility, but rather recordings were made by hidden recording equipment on the suspect’s person, and/or his belongings that he brought in and out of the facility when he came into our school for lessons. Unfortunately, no one would have known unless the suspect was physically searched.
Law enforcement has done a thorough sweep of our school to assure that there are no cameras hidden or affixed, and we continue to prioritize the safety and privacy of our members, team and guests with continuous facility checks, as we always have. We remain incredibly angered and saddened, not just for the Goldfish community but for everyone who this predator victimized over many years in a multitude of jurisdictions.
If you, or anyone you know, has any information about Mr. Aejaz and any peculiar behavior, please reach out to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department at ocsosiu@oakgov.com.
Again, because this is an ongoing investigation, we are unable to comment further, but wanted to reiterate and reassure our community that your safety and privacy is our #1 priority, and these actions are a complete violation of the integrity, compassion and trust we aim to instill within our school.
Goldfish Swim School
Hidden cameras
Shawn is at Spy Ops in Southfield, where he’s learning about and seeing hidden cameras the size of a head of a pin.
Watch that at 6 p.m.
We’re also talking to crime and safety expert Darnell Blackburn about how to really keep an eye out for hidden cameras.
Plus, there’s a $150 gadget that reveals every camera around you at a given moment -- no matter the size or placement.
