Member of alleged billionaire sex offender Robert Miller’s ‘entourage’ arrested, charged
Posted June 4, 2024 2:14 pm.
Last Updated June 4, 2024 2:38 pm.
Montreal police say they have arrested a woman who was part of the “entourage” of tech billionaire Robert Miller, who is facing nearly two dozen sex-related charges.
The SPVM says Teresita Fuentes, 67, was arrested Tuesday and charged with pimping.
Police say the charge against Fuentes is linked to one of 10 complainants, many of whom were minors when the alleged offences occurred, in the case against Miller.
The now 80-year-old Miller is facing charges including sexual assault, sexual interference and enticing a person to commit prostitution for alleged offences that took place between 1994 and 2016.
He was arrested last Thursday at his home in Westmount and was released on a promise to appear in court on July 3.
Fuentes was also released on a promise to appear at the Montreal courthouse on that same date.
Miller has maintained his innocence. A statement last week alleged “the clear motivation behind this whole case, dating back as far as 30 years ago, is easy financial gain at his expense.”
The statement says Miller is suffering from very advanced degenerative Parkinson’s disease. “He is in an extremely frail condition. He is bedridden and under 24/7 care.”
“Mr. Miller deplores the fact that the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions chose to initiate proceedings against him, notwithstanding its knowledge that his state of health prevents him from defending himself.
“Despite this, Mr. Miller will vigorously protect his reputation, fight for the truth and refute these false allegations with equal determination.”
The police force had opened an investigation into allegations against Miller in 2009, but at that time the province’s prosecution service decided not to proceed with charges.
Miller stepped down as chairman and CEO of global electronics distributor Future Electronics in February 2023, saying he would focus on protecting his reputation amid reports by CBC and Radio-Canada that he allegedly gave young women cash, trips and extravagant gifts in exchange for sex.
The SPVM investigation is ongoing.
–With files from The Canadian Press
