Sydney man, 63, is arrested in dramatic raid as he allegedly prepared to live-stream the horrific abuse of a 12-year-old girl
- A 63-year-old man allegedly live-streamed child abuse from his Sydney home
- The man was arrested at his home in North Rocks on Friday September 18
- A 12-year-old girl was saved from a home in Rizal, east of Manila, on October 25
A 63-year-old man has been accused of live-streaming child abuse from his Sydney home – as a 12-year-old victim is rescued in the Philippines.
The man was arrested at his home in North Rocks, in western Sydney, on September 18 and electronic devices allegedly containing child abuse material were seized.
Police allege the man communicated with people overseas to acquire the children – through a trusted adult – to produce and transmit the material.
A 12-year-old girl was rescued from a home in Rizal, about two hours east of Manila, on October 25 (pictured)
The Australian Federal Police requested international assistance through the Philippine Internet Crimes Against Children Centre (PICACC) amid suspicions of offshore offending.
The Philippine National Police then attended a home in Rizal, about two hours east of Manila, on Friday October 25 and rescued a 12-year-old girl.
A 39-year-old woman was arrested at the home and is expected to face charges.
The girl is now in the care of the Philippines’ Department of Social Welfare and Development.
The Sydney man has been charged with procuring child to engage in sexual activity outside Australia, use a carriage service to solicit child pornography, transmit child pornography material and possess child abuse material.
He is expected to appear in the Parramatta Local Court on November 22.
The AFP investigation and arrest of a Sydney man, 63, led the Philippine National Police to rescue a 12-year-old in the Philippines (pictured) allegedly the victim of child abuse
The AFP’s Senior Officer in Manila, Federal Agent Andrew Perkins, said the international investigation indicated the importance of cross-border collaboration.
‘Today’s outcome demonstrates the commitment of the AFP, the PNP and our international partners to protect children no matter where they live,’ Federal Agent Perkins said.
‘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.
‘The arrest and rescue sends a strong message that, if you are taking part in this vile industry, law enforcement will find you.’
Those who have information about people involved in child abuse material are urged to report suspicions through the ‘Report Child Abuse’ link of the AFP website, via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or their social media provider.
Pictured: Authorities in the Philippines. The AFP’s Senior Officer in Manila, Federal Agent Andrew Perkins, said the international investigation indicated the importance of cross-border collaboration