Detectives from the Gold Coast Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) have charged a 59-year-old Hope Island man in relation to a sexual assault investigation.
Police will allege the victims were employed as disability support workers for the man between August 2022 and July 2025.
Following investigations, police took the man into custody at his Hope Island residence around 11am yesterday, 13 August.
The man has been charged with two counts of rape and four counts of sexual assaults.
He is due to appear before Southport Magistrates Court today, 14 August.
As part of Operation Xray Lanai, detectives continue to appeal to anyone with information to come forward.
Alternative Reporting Options provide victims with an online alternative for reporting sexual assault. ARO gives the victim the opportunity to provide police with the circumstances of their assault, with the option of remaining anonymous.
https://www.police.qld.gov.au/units/victims-of-crime/support-for-victims-of-crime/adult-sexual-assault/alternative-reporting-options
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
