A 74-year-old man faces a staggering 148 charges, including 94 counts of rape and 54 counts of sexual assault. These alleged crimes reportedly took place between the early 2000s and 2015.
According to police, the victims ranged in age from their teens to their late 40s.
The accused, a resident of Highgate Hill, was charged earlier today at the Upper Mount Gravatt Police Station.
He is scheduled to make his first appearance in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on June 23.
Detective Senior Sergeant Denis Silk praised the bravery of the survivors who stepped forward.
“Crimes like these represent a severe breach of trust, and our investigators are fully committed to exploring every option to deliver justice for the survivors,” he stated.
“If anyone has further information or experienced similar interactions, we encourage you to come forward directly to us or anonymously to Crimestoppers.
“I want to reassure victim-survivors that you are not alone, support services are available to you.”
Investigations are ongoing and police are providing support to those involved.
