Sydney, Aug 14: A 58-year-old NSW South Coast man has been charged with multiple child abuse material offences, including allegedly possessing more than 1000 illicit images and videos depicting children as young as one.
The man was first arrested on 3 August 2025 after Australian Border Force (ABF) officers allegedly discovered child abuse material on his mobile phone during a baggage examination at Sydney Airport. He had just returned from overseas when ABF selected him for inspection, leading to the discovery and a referral to the Australian Federal Police (AFP).
Further AFP examination allegedly revealed AI-generated child abuse material featuring the man, resulting in two initial charges. He was granted conditional bail after appearing at Downing Centre Local Court on 4 August 2025.
A joint investigation by the AFP, NSW Police Force and ABF led to a search warrant at his Far South Coast home on 8 August 2025. Officers seized a USB and desktop computer, which allegedly contained more than 1000 images and videos of child abuse, as well as bestiality material.
He was charged with three additional offences and appeared in Parramatta Local Court on 9 August 2025. In total, the man faces charges for possessing and producing child abuse material, possessing bestiality material, and failing to comply with bail.
He is scheduled to reappear in Parramatta Local Court on 30 September 2025.
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