Police have allegedly uncovered hundreds of child sexual abuse crimes against more than a dozen victims by one man in one of Australia's most remote areas.
A 34-year-old Western Australian man has been charged with 204 offences, including rape, indecently recording a child, producing child sexual abuse material, and bestiality.
Of the 204 charges, 195 relate to child abuse.
The abuse allegedly took place between January 2023 and November 2025 in several towns across WA's remote Pilbara mining region.
The man is accused of 63 counts of indecently recording a child under 13 years, 45 charges of sexual penetration of a child under 13 and 35 charges of indecent dealing of a child under 13.
He also faces five charges of having carnal knowledge with an animal, as well as various other offences.
Detective Superintendent David Palmer from the WA Police Sex Crimes Division said police are supporting the alleged victims and their families to receive specialised therapeutic support.
“The number and seriousness of the charges reflect the scale of the alleged offending and the significant work undertaken by detectives," he said.
“This investigation demonstrates the commitment of the Western Australia Police Force to thoroughly investigate reports of child abuse, no matter how complex or confronting the circumstances may be.
“Offending of this nature represents an extreme breach of trust. Children rely on adults for their safety and protection, and any allegation that a child has been harmed is deeply distressing for the wide community."
The man is due to face Perth Magistrates Court court on Friday.
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