Man sentenced to six years for immigration fraud and sexual assault in Ottawa

A man named Kwene Tombwe has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including sexual assault and immigration fraud. The case involved a joint investigation by the Ottawa Police Service and the Canada Border Services Agency. The investigation began in 2016 and revealed that Tombwe had exploited vulnerable individuals. He fled Canada in 2017 but was arrested upon his return in 2023 when he sought medical help. In addition to his prison sentence, Tombwe was ordered to pay $26,500 in restitution to his victims. The case highlights the collaboration between law enforcement agencies to address serious crimes.