A Melbourne doctor has been hit with 127 additional charges after an alleged illegal recording device was found at multiple Melbourne hospitals.
Dr Ryan Cho, 27, who previously worked at the Austin Hospital, was first charged last month over alleged stalking and secretly filming colleagues in staff toilets.
Victoria Police said the latest charges, laid on Wednesday 20 August 2025, relate to offences at the Austin Hospital, the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
The charges include stalking, producing intimate images, and installing an optical surveillance device. It is alleged a mobile phone was used to secretly record staff in toilets at all three hospitals.
As per the ABC, court documents revealed police have identified about 4,500 intimate videos of at least 460 alleged victims, mostly female doctors, nurses and other hospital staff.
The recordings allegedly captured staff in vulnerable positions and were reportedly organised into folders and “ranked” by the accused.
Victoria Police also allege that Dr Cho loitered in hospital areas while off-shift, and refused to provide passwords to seized devices including mobile phones, laptops and hard drives.
He has been stood down from Austin Health and his registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has been suspended, preventing him from practising. He is due to appear at the Victorian Supreme Court tomorrow.
Police said the investigation is ongoing and further alleged victims may be identified. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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