Summary
A childcare worker in Sydney has been charged with 137 offenses related to child abuse after police found evidence involving multiple childcare centers. The man, in his 30s, faces serious charges including making child abuse material and sexually touching children, with some charges carrying up to 20 years in prison.
Key Facts
- The accused man was first charged in July 2025 with 8 counts related to online child abuse material.
- Investigators reviewed 2.4 million electronic files on the man’s devices to find more victims and offences.
- The total charges now number 137, including producing child abuse material and filming people without consent.
- Offenses reportedly happened between 2009 and 2025 across several childcare centers.
- He appeared at Parramatta local court but cannot be named due to a court order.
- Some charges include intentionally sexually touching a child under 10 years old.
- Certain charges have prison terms of up to 20 years.
- A mother of children who might have been exposed expressed strong emotional distress outside court.
