Ashraf Asla recently faced a committal in the Wangaratta Magistrates Court.

Much of the evidence in the matter was given in closed court due to the nature of the allegations.

Multiple accusers came forward with allegations against Asla, who was arrested 12 months ago.

He worked at Chen's Chinese Massage.

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The court had earlier heard one woman was told to remove her clothing during an appointment, including her underwear, before being raped on March 19 last year.

Charge sheets allege he penetrated the woman with his fingers and thumb.

Other charges allege he touched a woman's breasts and vagina on March 4, 2019, and other charges allege he touched a woman's breasts and vagina between June and August 2018,

Asla has entered not guilty pleas and has been ordered to stand trial.

The case is listed for directions hearing on May 12.

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