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Australian Man Charged With Overseas Child Abuse Offenses
A 40-year-old man appeared in court after being charged with using a carriage service for child abuse material and sexual activity with a child outside Australia. Police said the investigation began after a tip from U.S. authorities and involved the alleged payment for and direction of live-streamed abuse.
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A 40-year-old man appeared in a Sunshine Coast court on Thursday after being charged with multiple child sexual abuse offenses linked to live online activity overseas. Police said the man is accused of paying for and directing an adult facilitator in the Philippines during the alleged abuse.
He faces charges of using a carriage service for child abuse material, sexual activity with a child outside Australia, and sexual intercourse with a child outside Australia.
The probe began in February after a tip from the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security Investigations. Officers searched a Caloundra residence on April 1 and seized multiple electronic devices. Forensic examination of the devices is continuing. Police stated they are working with overseas partners to identify victims and the alleged facilitator and to ensure the children are removed from harm.
The man was granted bail at Caloundra Magistrates Court.
His next court date is August 13. He faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison if convicted.
