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Sydney Childcare Worker Charged with 137 Abuse Counts

4/17/2026

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A Sydney childcare worker was charged with 137 counts, including 68 of producing child abuse material, for alleged offences dating 2009–2025, with the suspect in custody since July 2025.
The Australian Federal Police launched Operation Moonbi after a National Center for Missing and Exploited Children report, with investigators reviewing 2.4 million files to identify victims.
Some charges carry a maximum penalty of 20 years.
The case was adjourned until July.

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Story summary

A Sydney childcare worker was charged with 137 counts, including 68 of producing child abuse material, for alleged offences dating 2009–2025, with the suspect in custody since July 2025.
The Australian Federal Police launched Operation Moonbi after a National Center for Missing and Exploited Children report, with investigators reviewing 2.4 million files to identify victims.
Some charges carry a maximum penalty of 20 years.
The case was adjourned until July.