Dr. Oumair Aejaz, Pakistani Sentenced to 35-60 Years for Child and Adult Sex Crimes
Dr. Oumair-Aejaz
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In a chilling case that has horrified the Rochester Hills community and beyond, former physician Oumair Aejaz was sentenced this week to 35 to 60 years in prison for a litany of sexual misconduct charges. The 42-year-old doctor, once trusted with the care of vulnerable patients, admitted through a no-contest plea to exploiting his position and secretly recording dozens of victims—ranging from unconscious women in hospital beds to toddlers at a local swim school. The sentence, handed down by Oakland County Circuit Judge Martha Anderson on December 2, 2025, ensures Aejaz will spend the rest of his life behind bars, a stark reflection of the “deplorable” nature of his crimes, as described by the judge.
Aejaz’s downfall began not with a whistleblower patient, but with the betrayal discovered by his own wife in August 2024. She uncovered hidden videos on his devices showing him secretly filming her, their two minor children, and several female relatives in their Rochester Hills home. What started as a domestic revelation quickly unraveled into a sprawling investigation revealing a predator who had weaponized technology and his medical authority for years.
A Trusted Doctor Turned Predator
Oumair Aejaz, born around 1983, immigrated from Pakistan and built a career in internal medicine in Michigan’s affluent Oakland County. He practiced at facilities including Henry Ford Health, where he treated patients in sensitive medical settings. Colleagues and patients initially saw him as a competent professional…
…But Behind closed doors—or Hidden Cameras—Aejaz harbored a dark obsession with non-consensual voyeurism and assault…
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, led by detectives from the Computer Crimes Unit, seized over 1,000 explicit videos and images from Aejaz’s devices. These depicted not only intimate family moments but also public intrusions: hidden cameras captured children and adults undressing in changing rooms at the Goldfish Swim School in Rochester Hills, where Aejaz frequented with his own kids. Even more brazenly, footage showed him placing devices in hospital rooms and private bedrooms to record unconscious women and minors in vulnerable states. One particularly egregious video captured Aejaz sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl while filming himself, prosecutors revealed during the sentencing hearing.
Victims spanned generations and settings. The youngest was just 2 years old, innocently enjoying a swim lesson, unaware of the camera lurking nearby. Adult survivors included female patients at Henry Ford Hospital, where Aejaz allegedly assaulted them under the guise of medical examinations. Sheriff Michael Bouchard, who praised the “tireless” work of his team, described the crimes as “absolutely unconscionable,” emphasizing how Aejaz exploited his “trusted position as a physician.” Without his wife’s courage in turning over the evidence—potentially halting a six-year spree—the full scope might have remained hidden.
Original Witnesses (more were added to witness list per investigations)
SERGEANT CHAD ALLAN
DEPUTY GERALD X BEAUCHAMP
DEPUTY JEREMY P. BOIS
JOHN DOE
JANE DOE 1
JANE DOE 2
JANE DOE 3
DAITLIN MARIA DEBARTOLOMEO
DETECTIVE SERGEANT JONATHAN B. ELGES
DEPUTY JEFFREY. ENGER
NICOLE FARRIS WARNSLEY
KELLY HAYLEY
CARYN JAGKSON
SEENA HASMIG KARAPETIAN
CYNTHIA SUSAN MACKS
SERGEANT JOSEPH K. NAROUGI
DEPUTY JAMES NGUYEN
REP OF GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL
REP OF 0GS0 CCU
SERGEANT MICHAEL J. RITCHIE
DEPUTY NICHOLAS S. RULE
BRYAN SHAUNA
SHAZIA TABASSUM
SERGEANT JADE A, TANGUAY
SERGEANT JASON E TEELANDER
TROOPER ADAM WHITED
DEPUTY JENNIFER G, WIEGAND
LEUTENANT TIMOTHY L. WILLIS
FARHEEN ZUBAIR
HUMAIRA AEJAZ
ZUHAIR AEJAZ
STATE OF MICHIGAN, COUNTY OF OAKLAND
The Charges and Plea: A Cascade of Felonies
Aejaz faced 31 felony counts across two separate criminal cases, to which he pleaded no contest in October 2025, avoiding a trial but accepting responsibility under Michigan law. The convictions included:
| Charge Category | Number of Counts | Description |
|---|---|---|
| First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct | 2 | Includes assault causing serious injury or involving a vulnerable victim (e.g., unconscious or minor). |
| Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct | 3 | Sexual contact without consent, often during medical procedures. |
| Child Sexually Abusive Commercial Activity | 4 | Producing and distributing child sexual abuse material. |
| Using a Computer to Commit a Crime | 13 | Employing digital devices for recording and storage of illicit content. |
| Capturing/Distributing Image of Unclothed Person | 9 | Non-consensual voyeurism via hidden cameras. |
The maximum penalty for the top charges could have been life in prison, but concurrent sentencing capped the term at 35-60 years, with 419 days of credit for time served. Aejaz remained silent during the hearing, deferring to his attorney, as four female victims delivered emotional impact statements. Two reported diagnoses of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the wake of learning their private moments had been violated and potentially shared.
Victim Testimonies and Community Outrage
The sentencing hearing laid bare the human cost. One survivor, speaking through tears, recounted the betrayal of a doctor she trusted during a routine procedure. Another described the shattering realization that her child’s swim class—a joyful milestone—had been tainted by Aejaz’s perversion. “A woman is basically unconscious in a hospital bed, and he is violating her; to a two-year-old thinking they are out for a great swim day, and they are being captured naked,” Bouchard had said earlier, encapsulating the horror.
The case has sparked fury in Rochester Hills, a family-oriented suburb north of Detroit. Local officials, including Bouchard, hailed the verdict as “justice these victims deserve,” while vowing continued probes into potential assaults at out-of-county medical facilities. An ongoing investigation could yield additional charges.
Civil Fallout: Lawsuits and Hospital Accountability
Beyond the criminal realm, Aejaz’s actions have triggered a wave of civil litigation. In October 2025, three women filed separate lawsuits against him and Henry Ford Health, alleging he recorded and assaulted them during hospital stays. They claimed reports to hospital staff went unheeded, allowing the abuse to persist. Attorney Matthew Piccirilli of Fieger Law, representing the plaintiffs, noted the suits aimed to address gaps in a broader class-action case.
Henry Ford Health has since agreed to a staggering $140 million settlement in the class-action lawsuit, compensating potentially thousands of survivors. The payout underscores institutional failures: How did a doctor with such propensities evade scrutiny? Experts point to inadequate oversight in medical voyeurism cases, where victims often hesitate to come forward due to shame or fear of disbelief.
A Broader Reckoning in Healthcare
Aejaz’s case is a grim reminder of predators cloaked in white coats. Michigan’s medical board revoked his license shortly after his arrest, barring him from practice. Nationally, it echoes scandals like those involving gynecologists Larry Nassar and Robert Hadden, highlighting systemic vulnerabilities in patient privacy and reporting.
As Aejaz begins his decades-long incarceration, the focus shifts to healing. Victim advocates urge bolstering hospital protocols, such as mandatory chaperone policies and AI-driven surveillance for anomalies in recording devices. For the Rochester Hills community, the wound is fresh, but the sentence offers a measure of closure—and a fierce warning: Trust in medicine must be earned, not assumed.
This story is developing as investigations continue. Victims or witnesses are encouraged to contact the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office at (248) 858-4957.
PEOPLE OF THE SATE OF MICHIGAN VS. OUMAIR AEJAZ
Primary Lawsuits piling up against Dr. Oumair Aejaz and Medical Facilities where he worked.
| Lawsuit Type | Defendants | Key Allegations | Filing Date | Status/Update (as of Dec. 2025) | Potential/Settled Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class Action (Bailey & Glasser / Stinar Gould) | Oumair Aejaz, Henry Ford Health System, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital | Widespread secret recordings and assaults on patients (including minors) over 6+ years; hospital negligence in supervision and safeguards. Represents a Jane Doe who had back surgery in May 2023. Covers patients from Jan. 1, 2018–Aug. 8, 2024. | September 24, 2024 (Wayne County Circuit Court) | Finalized settlement on Oct. 31, 2025. Affects 8,200+ former patients; payouts expected within months. | $141 million | , |
| Class Action (Dordulian Law Group / Stinar Gould) | Oumair Aejaz, Detroit Medical Center Sinai-Grace Hospital, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital | Hidden camera recordings and assaults; hospitals provided “unfettered access” without oversight. Filed on behalf of victims and potential victims. | September 2024 (Wayne and Macomb Counties) | Ongoing; part of broader class actions. Some overlap with Henry Ford settlement. | Undisclosed; seeks significant compensation for survivors | , , |
| Individual Suits (Three Women, Fieger Law) | Oumair Aejaz, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital | Secret recordings and sexual assaults during treatments; complaints to hospital ignored. Filed by three separate female patients. One suit seeks $100M, alleging hospital knew or should have known of conduct. | October 2025 | Pending; attorneys reject proposed $140M Henry Ford settlement and plan separate actions against hospital and others. | $100M+ per suit; ongoing negotiations | , , , |
| Class Action (Andreozzi + Foote) | Oumair Aejaz, Detroit Medical Center Sinai-Grace, Henry Ford Macomb | Privacy violations, emotional distress, and abuse enabled by institutions; includes non-patients potentially recorded. | April 2025 (or earlier) | Ongoing; tied to criminal trial developments. | Undisclosed |
