Indian-Origin Massage Therapist Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of 61 Women in Australia
‘Prolific, out of control’: Indian-origin man sentenced to over 13 years for sexually abusing 61 women in Australia

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Sumit Satish Rastogi, a 39-year-old Indian-origin massage therapist, has been sentenced to 13 years and 10 months in prison for sexually abusing 61 women at a massage parlour in Glenelg, Adelaide, South Australia. The judge described Rastogi's conduct as 'out of control' and highlighted the severe psychological trauma inflicted on the victims.
- 01Rastogi pleaded guilty to 97 offences, including 55 counts of indecent filming and 42 counts of aggravated indecent assault.
- 02The offences occurred between October 2021 and July 2022, while Rastogi was working as an unqualified massage therapist.
- 03Victims reported deep psychological trauma, with one woman stating the assault ruined her honeymoon.
- 04The defence claimed Rastogi had a voyeuristic disorder, which remained untreated while in prison.
- 05Judge Carmen Matteo emphasized that Rastogi's actions violated the trust and safety of his victims.
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Sumit Satish Rastogi, a 39-year-old Indian-origin massage therapist, has been sentenced to 13 years and 10 months in prison for sexually abusing 61 women at a massage parlour in Glenelg, Adelaide, South Australia. The South Australia District Court heard that Rastogi, who moved from Delhi to Australia in 2011, committed 97 offences between October 2021 and July 2022, including 55 counts of indecent filming and 42 counts of aggravated indecent assault. During the trial, victims described the profound psychological trauma they experienced, with one woman stating that an assault during her honeymoon turned a joyous occasion into a haunting memory. The judge, Carmen Matteo, characterized Rastogi's actions as 'out of control' and noted that he violated the trust of women who expected safety and respect. Rastogi's defence claimed he suffered from voyeuristic disorder, which went untreated. His sentence includes a non-parole period of 10 years and 10 months, making him eligible for parole in 2035, after which he is likely to be deported from Australia.
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The case highlights significant issues of trust and safety in the massage therapy profession, raising concerns about the need for regulatory oversight.
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