NSW police revealed they've uncovered an global satanic child exploitation content ring and arrested four Australian men for their suspected participation.
Investigation Particulars
Detectives from the sex crimes squad indicated that as part of Operation Constantine, an investigation into the online distribution of child exploitation content involving ritualistic themes, they dismantled a Sydney-based organization.
Law enforcement claimed the network was actively engaged in possessing, sharing and facilitating this content through a website that was "managed globally".
Police Actions
Detectives, accompanied by the tactical unit, executed 6 search warrants in Waterloo, Ultimo and Malabar region on Thursday early hours the previous week.
- In the Waterloo location, police detained a 26-year-old man who they alleged played a "leading role" in the group.
- He was charged with multiple offences including possession of child abuse material, making available child abuse material, and spreading and owning bestiality content.
- Bail was denied to face court proceedings last Friday.
Additional Detentions
In an apartment complex in Malabar, investigators took into custody three males aged forty-six, forty-two and 39.
They were also charged with possession of child abuse material and additional offenses.
The four individuals are scheduled to appear to court at a later date.
