In a significant breakthrough, Indian authorities have arrested and charged a man this week in connection with the alleged sexual abuse and intimidation of a girl from Western Australia (WA).
It is reported that the alleged abuse, which began when the girl was just 11 years old, took place on social media platforms Instagram and WhatsApp.
The case came to light in 2023 when Detectives from Child Exploitation Operations (CEO) were alerted to the distressing situation involving the young girl, who was a victim of the alleged online grooming, sextortion, and other offences dating back to 2020. The prolonged abuse resulted in severe trauma for the girl.
Upon investigation, CEO detectives identified that the perpetrator was residing in India. The detectives shared their findings with the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Following extensive inquiries, the matter was escalated to Indian authorities via Interpol.
India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) took swift action, arresting a man from Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
The man has now been charged with criminal intimidation, transmitting material depicting children in sexually explicit acts, and sexual harassment of a child with sexual intent.
The CBI utilised advanced geolocation techniques to track the suspect and executed a search warrant, leading to the seizure of incriminating materials.
This arrest marks a crucial step in addressing the global issue of online child exploitation and ensuring justice for the young victim.
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