Four Arrested in Sydney for Alleged ‘Satanic’ Child Abuse Network

URGENT UPDATE: Four men have been arrested in Sydney as part of a shocking crackdown on an alleged “satanic” child sex abuse material network. Australian police confirmed the arrests on Monday, following a thorough investigation into a suspected international ring distributing horrific content.

Detectives from the New South Wales state police launched the investigation after uncovering a Sydney-based paedophile network involved in the possession and sharing of child abuse material. The police stated in a press release, “During the investigation, detectives uncovered a Sydney-based paedophile network actively involved in possessing, distributing, and facilitating this material through a website administered internationally.”

The arrests took place on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Among those apprehended is a 26-year-old man, who authorities allege played a leading role in the criminal group. He faces an array of charges, including 14 offences related to the use of a carriage service for accessing and distributing child abuse material.

The other three men, aged 39, 42, and 46, were arrested in a block of flats. They have also been charged with multiple offences concerning child abuse material. All four suspects have been denied bail and are awaiting their next court appearance.