KI man charged with child exploitation offences

19/08/26

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A Kangaroo Island man has been arrested following an investigation into alleged child exploitation offending. 

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Earlier today, investigators from the South Australian Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team (SA JACET), a joint task force comprising SAPOL's Public Protection Branch and the Australian Federal Police (AFP), arrested a 48-year-old man and charged him with possessing child exploitation material and taking steps to access child exploitation material.

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The man was granted bail and will appear in the Kangaroo Island Magistrates Court on 16 November.

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Acting Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Fitzpatrick, Officer in Charge of the Special Crime Investigation Section, said the arrest demonstrated law enforcement's ongoing commitment to protecting children from exploitation.

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"This arrest reflects our tireless and unwavering commitment to protecting children, including safeguarding them from online predators," said Det. Chief Inspector Fitzpatrick. 

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"Every child deserves to be safe. Our investigators will continue to work closely with our partners to identify, investigate and prosecute anyone who seeks to exploit or harm children."

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Anyone with information about people involved in child abuse or exploitation is urged to contact Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or free call 1800 333 000. 

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Reports can also be made online through the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation at www.accce.gov.au/report.

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All information can be provided anonymously.