A 66-year-old man previously charged in relation to the possession of child abuse material will face an additional seven charges in court in the ACT today, Thursday 23 November.

ACT Policing’s Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team (JACET) have laid an additional seven charges in relation to the possession of child abuse material following an investigation that began in 2022.  

The 66-year-old man previously charged in February 2023, will face court today, where the additional charges will be laid. 

Following forensic analysis of seized electronic items, an additional seven charges will be laid. These include two counts of access child abuse material, one count of access child pornography material, one count of make available child pornography material, one count of solicit child abuse material, one count of possess child exploitation material, and one count of fail to report as required. 

Anyone with information about the creation, accessing, or distribution of child exploitation material is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously. 

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