Detectives from the Gold Coast Child Protection and Investigation Unit have charged a 22-year-old Helensvale man with an additional 119 offences as part of ongoing investigations into alleged child abuse and grooming incidents.
The man was initially arrested earlier this month following a public appeal and the execution of a search warrant at a Helensvale residence on March 3, where investigators seized several electronic devices.
At that time, he was charged with alleged offences against one child under the age of 16, including four counts of indecent treatment of a child under 16, two counts of engaging in penile intercourse with a child under 16 and one count each of grooming a child under 16, involving a child in making child exploitation material, and distributing child exploitation material.
Following further forensic analysis of the seized material, the 22-year-old man has now been charged with an additional 119 offences against nine children.
These include multiple counts of using internet to procure children under 16, procure young person etc. for carnal knowledge, carnal knowledge with or of children under 16, indecent treatment of children under 16, involving child in making child exploitation material and unlawful stalking, intimidation, harassing or abuse.
The man was denied bail and is due to reappear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on May 8.
Detective Inspector Paul Fletcher said the significant number of charges laid reflected the tireless work of detectives and specialist units working in close partnership.
"This outcome is the result of highly coordinated efforts between the Gold Coast CPIU, specialist investigators, and digital forensic experts.
"Our investigations do not stop once a person is charged. We will continue to follow every lead and piece of evidence to ensure the full extent of offending is uncovered and we seek justice for all victims."
Investigations are continuing.
Earlier media release: https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2025/03/14/gold-coast-man-charged-with-child-abuse-and-grooming-offences/
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