32 year old Murat Aksu was arrested for secretly videotaping up women's skirts near the Ventura County Courthouse. (Ventura County Sheriff's Department / June 25, 2010)
VENTURA-- A man who was impersonating a government employee was arrested after he was found secretly videotaping up women's skirts at a county courthouse, according to authorities.
On June 18th, Government Center employees at the Ventura County Courthouse reported a man acting suspiciously on the grounds, said Captain Ross Bonfiglio of the Ventura County Sheriff's Department.
Deputies found the man, 32 year old Murat Aksu of Ventura. After an investigation, it was discovered that Aksu had hidden a miniature video camera in his briefcase and had been using it to secretly videotape under women's skirts as they walked to and from the Government Center Complex without their knowledge.
Aksu apparently engaged in conversation with his victims while holding the camera at an angle so that it could get a clear view up the women's skirts, Bonfiglio said.
Witnesses reported that Aksu had been walking around the area wearing a government I.D. around his neck to give him an official appearance.
Aksu had reportedly been conducting similar tapings periodically from as early as February 2010.
Investigators seized the video evidence during the investigation. Aksu was arrested on June 18th for using a concealed camera to secretly videotape another and was booked at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility.
He was released on June 19th after posting a $10,000 bond.
Anyone who may have witnessed or been victimized by this activity is encouraged to contact the Sheriff's Major Crime Unit at (805) 477-7000.
On June 18th, Government Center employees at the Ventura County Courthouse reported a man acting suspiciously on the grounds, said Captain Ross Bonfiglio of the Ventura County Sheriff's Department.
Deputies found the man, 32 year old Murat Aksu of Ventura. After an investigation, it was discovered that Aksu had hidden a miniature video camera in his briefcase and had been using it to secretly videotape under women's skirts as they walked to and from the Government Center Complex without their knowledge.
Aksu apparently engaged in conversation with his victims while holding the camera at an angle so that it could get a clear view up the women's skirts, Bonfiglio said.
Witnesses reported that Aksu had been walking around the area wearing a government I.D. around his neck to give him an official appearance.
Aksu had reportedly been conducting similar tapings periodically from as early as February 2010.
Investigators seized the video evidence during the investigation. Aksu was arrested on June 18th for using a concealed camera to secretly videotape another and was booked at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility.
He was released on June 19th after posting a $10,000 bond.
Anyone who may have witnessed or been victimized by this activity is encouraged to contact the Sheriff's Major Crime Unit at (805) 477-7000.
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