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Authorities have charged four individuals in connection with an alleged global satanic child exploitation ring, according to police statements.
After investigations by Strike Force Constantine, police uncovered a Sydney-based paedophile network allegedly possessing, distributing and facilitating child abuse material with “ritualistic or satanic themes” through a website administered internationally.
A 39-year-old suspect faces several charges, including the possession of child exploitation material and material depicting bestiality.
Another suspect, aged 42, has been charged with using a communication service to access and possess child exploitation content.
The three accused individuals were denied bail and made a court appearance on Friday.
Police are scheduled to discuss the charges further in a press conference at 11:30 am AEDT.
Support is available from the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service at 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732).
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800.
