Detectives revealed the investigation began after police uncovered an Australian network of more than 700 alleged offenders sharing child abuse material.

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NSW Police have seized the largest ever amount of child abuse material in a statewide crackdown, arresting more than 60 people and laying 400 charges.
Detectives revealed that the investigation started in 2023 following the discovery of an Australian network with more than 700 alleged offenders using an international cloud-based platform to view and share child abuse material.
NSW Police say it was their largest ever seizure of child abuse material.

Investigations conducted in collaboration with the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation have revealed that 62 of the suspected offenders resided in New South Wales (NSW).

Detectives revealed the investigation began after police uncovered an Australian network of more than 700 alleged offenders sharing child abuse material. (NSW Police Force)

Since the operation commenced in 2023, authorities have apprehended all 62 individuals identified, comprising 61 men and one woman. They have faced over 400 charges, and police have successfully safeguarded 20 children who were victims, according to official statements.

The intensive investigation, which spanned three years, concluded around 5 a.m. yesterday with the arrest of a suspect in Corrimal.
The 37-year-old was taken to Wollongong Police Station following the alleged discovery of large amounts of child abuse material on multiple devices.

This individual, a 37-year-old man, has been charged with 21 offenses related to the possession of illegal materials.

Since 2023, detectives have arrested all 62 identified, including 61 men and one woman, laid nearly 400 charges, and identified and safeguarded 20 child victims.
Since 2023, detectives have arrested all 62 identified, including 61 men and one woman, laid nearly 400 charges, and identified and safeguarded 20 child victims. (NSW Police Force)

Denied bail, he appeared in court today to face the charges.

Adam Powderly, Commander of the State Crime Command’s Sex Crimes Squad, stated that this operation resulted in one of the highest numbers of arrests ever achieved under a single investigation by the state’s sex crimes squad.

“Every image shared, every file accessed, represents a real child who has been harmed,” he said.

“Today’s final arrest closes one of the biggest CEIU strike forces to date and has made a significant dent in the number of paedophiles operating in NSW, disrupting a key part of Australia’s online child abuse network.”

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