A 37-year-old South Australian man faced Adelaide Magistrates Court on 19 September 2025, accused of serious online child abuse offences, including live streaming.
The South Australian Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team (SA JACET), made up of Australian Federal Police (AFP) and South Australia Police officers, launched an investigation earlier this month after a referral from United Kingdom authorities about an online user allegedly broadcasting sexually explicit material involving children.
Detectives linked the man to the offending and raided his Heathpool home on 18 September 2025, where they allegedly uncovered hundreds of images and videos of child abuse material stored across mobile phones and hard drives. The devices were seized for forensic examination.
Police allege the man also communicated with overseas-based victims and facilitators through social media to exploit minors.
He has been charged with four counts of possessing child abuse material under section 474.22A of the Criminal Code (Cth), an offence carrying a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison.
AFP Detective Superintendent Melinda Adam said the case highlighted the determination of Australian and international law enforcement agencies to protect children from online predators.
“Our message to offenders is clear: there is nowhere to hide. SA JACET investigators will continue to pursue those who prey on vulnerable young people and bring them to justice,” she said.
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