Helensvale man charged with additional 119 child abuse and grooming offences
A Queensland man has been charged with a further 119 child abuse and grooming offences, allegedly committed against nine children.
The 22-year-old from Helensvale was initially arrested in March after detectives raided a property and seized several electronic devices.
At that time he was charged with offences allegedly committed against one child aged under 16, including two counts of engaging in penile intercourse with a child under 16 and one count each of grooming child under 16, involving child in making child exploitation material and distribute child exploitation material.
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These relate to multiple counts of using the internet to procure children under 16, procure young person etc. for carnal knowledge, carnal knowledge with or of children under 16, indecent treatment of children under 16, involving a child in making child exploitation material and unlawful stalking, intimidation, harassing or abuse.
Detective Inspector Paul Fletcher said the significant number of charges laid reflected the tireless work of detectives and specialist units working in close partnership.
“This outcome is the result of highly coordinated efforts between the Gold Coast CPIU, specialist investigators, and digital forensic experts.
“Our investigations do not stop once a person is charged. We will continue to follow every lead and piece of evidence to ensure the full extent of offending is uncovered and we seek justice for all victims.”
The man has been denied bail and is due to reappear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on May 8.
Investigations are continuing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stopers on 1800 333 000 or here
If you or someone you know needs help, contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732), or Sexual Assault Counselling Australia on 1800 211 028, the WA Sexual Assault Resource Centre on 6458 1828 or 1800 199 888 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Young people seeking support can phone beyondblue on 1300 22 4636 or go to headspace.org.au.
