Calgary massage therapist charged with five sexual assaults; police seek additional victims
Yuriy Zhivov, 53, arrested after four new accusers came forward following July charges. Police confirm no time limit for reporting sexual assault.
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Yuriy Zhivov, 53, has been charged with five counts of sexual assault following an investigation that began when police laid the first charge in July 2026.
The initial alleged incident occurred in August 2025 during a massage appointment at Kinesio Massage Therapy, 3949 17 Ave. S.W. After that charge was made public, four additional victims came forward, leading to four more sexual assault charges. Police executed a search warrant at the clinic on Thursday, October 1, and arrested Zhivov the same day. Cellular phones were seized for forensic analysis.
Zhivov is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday, December 9, 2026. Police emphasized that Canada has no time limit for reporting sexual assault, and they continue to investigate whether additional victims exist.
Anyone with information can contact Calgary police at 403-266-1234, or submit tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, www.calgarycrimestoppers.org, or through the P3 Tips app. The case number is CA26037885/5825.
Did all four additional alleged assaults occur at Kinesio Massage Therapy or at other locations?
What is the date range of the four additional alleged incidents?
Has the clinic or its operators responded to the allegations?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
How many sexual assault charges has Yuriy Zhivov faced?
Yuriy Zhivov, 53, has been charged with five counts of sexual assault.
When was Zhivov arrested?
Zhivov was arrested on Thursday, October 1, 2026, when police executed a search warrant at Kinesio Massage Therapy, 3949 17 Ave. S.W. in Calgary.
When is Zhivov's next court appearance?
Yuriy Zhivov is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
