More than 120 families contacted as police investigate alleged abuse by Sydney childcare worker
Summary
Australian federal police are investigating a 35-year-old former Sydney childcare worker who faces 329 charges for alleged abuse over 16 years involving 136 victims. Authorities have contacted more than 120 families linked to the case as they continue their investigation.Key Facts
- The man is charged with 329 offences involving 136 victims over a 16-year period.
- Charges include producing and using child abuse material and sexually touching children under 10 years old.
- The investigation began in June last year after a report about someone uploading child abuse content online.
- Police arrested the man in July and suspended his working with children accreditation.
- He worked or attended 62 early childhood education facilities, mainly in Sydney’s north-west.
- Alleged offences occurred at five childcare facilities, including his own private business.
- The police investigation, called Operation Moonbi, analyzed 2.4 million electronic files and used 12 search warrants.
- Authorities have contacted 121 families in Australia and internationally who have children depicted in the abuse material.
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