Sydney man arrested over allegations he ‘livestreamed’ child abuse from Philippines
October 29, 2019 · By Digital Staff for 7news.com.au
It’s alleged he communicated with people offshore to procure the children – via a trusted adult – to produce and transmit the material at his request. Credit: AFP
A 63-year-old man from Sydney has been charged over allegations he procured a young girl from the Philippines online and produced child abuse material.
“Police will allege that the man communicated with people offshore to procure the children – via a trusted adult – to produce and transmit child abuse material at his request,” investigators said.
Australian Federal Police detectives partnered with international authorities to carry out a series of raids across New South Wales and Southeast Asia on Friday.
The 12-year-old girl was rescued from her home in Rizal, a two hours drive from Manila.
She has now been placed into the care of Philippines’ Department of Social Welfare and Development.
The AFP’s Senior Officer in Manila, Federal Agent Andrew Perkins, said the international investigation demonstrated the importance of international collaboration to stop the abuse of children.
“Sadly there is an appetite for child abuse material online which leads to vulnerable children becoming pawns in a form of abuse that can have devastating impacts.
“Sadly there is an appetite for child abuse material online which leads to vulnerable children becoming pawns”
“The arrest and rescue sends a strong message that, if you are taking part in this vile industry, law enforcement will find you,” Federal Agent Perkins said.
The 63-year-old Australian man will face the Parramatta Local Court on 22 November 2019.
