A man was arrested earlier today after allegedly sharing images online he obtained from the public Child Sex Offender Register.
On Tuesday 17 February, investigators from the South Australian National Child Offenders Register (ANCOR) unit became aware that images obtained from the newly released public facing Child Sex Offender Register had allegedly been posted on social media.
Following further investigations, Port Augusta police attended a Port Augusta home and arrested a 42-year-old local man. He was subsequently charged with publishing images in contravention of the Child Sex Offenders Registration Act and granted bail to appear in the Port Augusta Magistrates Court on 20 April.
Detective Acting Chief Inspector Rebecca Hughes, Offender Management Section reminds the public of the privacy obligations that exist if they access the new online system, which includes not publishing images or information about individuals online.
"Our officers are committed to enforcing the provisions of the Child Sex Offenders Registration Act 2006 and will take action where information from the public child sex offender register is misused or unlawfully published."
Members of the public who have information about misuse of the public register are urged to contact Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or free call 1800 333 000. You can remain anonymous.
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