Frank Stronach, the founder of Stronach Group, is being charged with sexual assault.
Billionaire entrepreneur Frank Stronach, 91, has been apprehended and accused of sexual assault in Canada. The Ontario Peel regional police announced the arrest, stating he was charged with multiple offenses: rape, indecent assault, sexual assault, and forcible confinement.
These incidents are reported to have occurred from the 1980s to as recently as 2023. Constable Tyler Bell clarified there were several alleged victims, without specifying the exact number.
"This is a high-profile case," Bell said. "Our Special Victims Unit is committed to safeguarding the victims, and thus the vagueness in our statement," he added.
Stronach's attorney issued a statement claiming his client "entirely refutes the claims of misconduct that have been brought forth."
Racing World and Auto-Parts Giant
Frank Stronach, the founder of the Stronach Group, manages various horse racing tracks, training facilities, and simulcast venues worldwide. Prominent properties include Santa Anita racetrack and Golden Gate Fields in California, which happened to shut down the day before the arrest. Additionally, the Stronach Group owns Gulfstream Park in Florida, Maryland's Pimlico Racecourse (conveniently, home of the Preakness Stakes), Laurel Racecourse, and Rosecroft Raceway.
Stronach is no longer involved in the operation of the Stronach Group. His daughter, Belinda Stronach, currently serves as the chairman, CEO, and president, and the company now operates as 1/ST.
Prosperous Ventures
Born in Austria, Stronach transformed his 1957 machine shop business into a global profit-driven enterprise known as Magna International. It once expressed interest in acquiring Chrysler and Opel, a subsidiary of General Motors in Europe. Today, Magna stands as one of the largest Canadian companies and the leading auto-parts supplier in North America.
In 2017, Stronach's wealth was estimated at C$3.06 billion (equivalent to US$2.2 billion), as per Canadian Business.
Stronach has also engaged in Austrian politics, touting uninhibited capitalist principles.
Both Magna International and the Stronach Group have refrained from commenting on the allegations.
Offered Bail with Upcoming Court Date
The police are currently seeking anyone with potentially useful information about the case.
Upon his release from custody, Stronach, represented by attorney Brian Greenspan, expressed his anticipation for the opportunity to defend the charges "and maintain his reputation as a benevolent contributor and visionary leader in the Canadian business community."
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