Man Charged With More Than 400 Sexual Offenses Against Children
A man in Western Australia has been charged with more than 400 sexual offenses against children in what police are calling one of the most significant child abuse investigations in the state's history.
The 47-year-old from Perth faces 240 counts of indecent dealing with a child under 13, 98 counts of indecently recording a child under 13, and 44 counts of sexual penetration of a child under 13, Western Australia police said in a statement Wednesday.
He also faces 26 counts of possessing -- and five counts of producing -- child exploitation material.
The charges follow a months-long investigation sparked by a tip off in July last year.
Searches were carried out at the man's home and workplace, during which multiple electronic storage devices were seized, police said.
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