Doctor touched boys while conducting unnecessary 'puberty checks', court told
A former psychiatrist is on trial for allegedly sexually abusing neurodivergent boys under the guise of conducting unnecessary puberty checks at his practice in Perth, Australia.
Benjamin Wen, formerly known as Aaron Voon, is facing trial in Perth for multiple counts of sexual abuse against young neurodivergent patients at his practice. Prosecutor Tracy Tan stated that Wen, 52, conducted inappropriate 'puberty checks' on boys, which included touching their genitals without proper medical justification. This trial marks a disturbing turn in Wen's history, as he had previously been convicted for filming boys urinating in various countries including Canada, the US, New Zealand, and Australia.
Prosecutors assert that more than a dozen young boys were subjected to sexual abuse disguised as medical examinations. Wen's past as a psychiatrist raised significant trust among parents, which he appears to have exploited to carry out his abusive actions. The details of the case are distressing and underscore the vulnerability of neurodivergent children, who may not fully understand the inappropriate nature of Wen's actions.
The current trial not only revisits Wen's past crimes but also highlights ongoing concerns regarding the safety of young patients in medical settings. With his practice now shut down, the case serves as a crucial reminder about the need for safeguards and oversight in psychiatric care, particularly in practices involving vulnerable populations, such as children with neurodivergent conditions.