Christopher James McCann: Banking executive charged with procuring underage girl for sex in Brisbane hotel

A Sydney banking executive has been extradited to Queensland after being accused of arranging for a girl under 16 to attend a Brisbane hotel for sex.

Christopher James McCann, 50, who is employed at Commonwealth Bank, faces one charge of using electronic communication to procure a child under 16 for a sexual act. Police allege he used a sex worker to facilitate the meeting with the teenager.

Mr McCann was extradited to Brisbane on July 9 and is due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Friday morning.

Strike Force Coalhurst was established by the NSW Police Sex Crimes Squad in March to investigate Mr McCann’s activities.

Detectives allege he attempted to procure the girl while visiting Brisbane, before referring the matter to Queensland Police’s child exploitation unit, Argos.

Following a joint investigation by Queensland and NSW police, a Queensland court issued a warrant for Mr McCann’s arrest, leading to his apprehension at Sydney Airport.

Detective Acting Inspector Cameron Burke from Argos said the arrest highlights law enforcement’s commitment to protecting children and the importance of nationwide cooperation. “Argos investigators and police across the country work collaboratively to share information, intelligence and investigative assistance. We are constantly online, working tirelessly to identify and apprehend offenders,” he said.

“Our commitment to protecting the most vulnerable members of our community remains unwavering, and we will continue to pursue those who pose a threat to children”.

Detective Superintendent Jayne Doherty, Commander of the NSW Sex Crimes Squad, credited the arrest to strong inter-agency collaboration. “These joint efforts demonstrate that our law enforcement capabilities don’t stop at state borders. If you fly interstate to commit crimes, know that our reach is national,” she said.