Dilan Dissanayake
CanadaphysicianMaleb. 19791.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Dr. Dilan Dissanayake, a 44-year-old staff rheumatologist at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children, was charged with possessing and accessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material following a months-long investigation by the Toronto Police Service's Internet Child Exploitation Unit. His arrest has raised concerns, although police have stated there is no evidence linking the charges to his professional duties as a physician.
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On July 21, police arrested Dilan Dissanayake, a staff rheumatologist at the same hospital, who is facing one count of possessing child sexual abuse material.
SickKids hires external investigator after staffer arrested in child-luring caseThe Globe and Mail·Canada· 2026-08-08
Canada· 2026-08-08
Dilan Dissanayake, a staff rheumatologist at SickKids hospital, has been charged with possessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material.
SickKids doctor charged with possessing child sexual abuse and exploitation materialThe Globe and Mail·Canada· 2026-07-22
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