Cab driver accused of on-the-job sexual assault denied bail

Lulzim"Leon"Jakupaj, aSt. John's cab driver who is alleged to have committed a sexual assault while on the job, has been denied bail.

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Jakupaj, 32, who is originally from Kosovo, was remanded into custody Wednesday afternoon.

He was arrested and charged on Friday with breaking and entering and sexual assault

The Royal Newfoundland Constabularysaid the two charges were in response to two separate complaints made to police this year.

Officials said the complaints were made in April and May, and that "it is allegedJakupaj was operating a taxi cab during the commission of these offences."

The breakingand entering charge stems from an incident early in May, whilethe alleged sexual assault occurred on March 31 in Paradise.

On Jakupaj'sFacebookpage, helists his profession as "VIP Security/Driver at City Wide Taxi."

Jakupaj does not have a criminal record in Newfoundland and Labrador.

If convicted, he could face deportation toKosovo.