Cybercrime Squad detectives have charged a man following an investigation into alleged offenders using cryptocurrency to purchase child abuse material.
Strike Force Angle is an ongoing investigation by State Crime Command's Cybercrime Squad to investigate the scope and means by which offenders are using cryptocurrency to disseminate, purchase and produce child abuse material online.
Following inquiries, about 6.40am today (Tuesday 30 June 2026) strike force detectives executed a search warrant at a home in Sans Souci and arrested a 24-year-old man.
During the search, detectives allegedly located and seized a laptop and phone.
The man was taken to Kogarah Police Station where he was charged with two counts of possess child abuse material and fail to comply digital evidence access order direction.
He was refused bail to appear at Sutherland Court today (Tuesday 30 June 2026).
Detectives will allege in court the 24-year-old man purchased the material from the darknet using cryptocurrency.
Inquiries under Strike Force Angle are ongoing.
Anyone with information that may assist investigations into the distribution of child abuse material is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
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