<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A Sydney man who was charged with child abuse-related offences last year has been hit with a further 129 charges after allegedly finding a "large volume of child abuse material" on seized devices.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Federal officers are now working to identify children in the alleged material.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The man was initially charged with eight counts of online child abuse material offences in July 2025, after the AFP linked him to alleged illegal online activity.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>LIVE UPDATES:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-iran-war-live-updates-april-17-donald-trump-latest-world-news-headlines/d7652f60-9d6d-4fc3-b566-b0df27fb328f" target="_blank"><strong><span>Trump renews criticism of Australia</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Now he faces more than 130 charges, some of which carry a maximum penalty of 20 years' imprisonment.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A non-publication order remains in place that prohibits the identification of the man and his previous employment.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The man, who has been in custody since the AFP first charged him in July, was first linked to alleged child abuse material after receiving a report of an online user uploading a file depicting child abuse.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/sydney-man-charged-with-further-129-child-abuse-related-offences/3b3292ff-ceee-44a7-91f4-db136ea57320" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A search of his home was carried out on June 20 and multiple electronic devices were seized for forensic analysis. The AFP will allege initial examinations of the man's devices identified child abuse material, which led to the first eight charges being laid.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He reappeared in Parramatta Local Court today, where the additional charges were laid.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The AFP will allege that further forensic analysis of the man's devices identified a large volume of child abuse material, resulting in the extra 129 charges.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The man now faces a total of 137 charges, including 68 counts of production of child abuse material, 29 counts of filming of a person engaged in a private act without consent, 18 counts of using a child under 14 years for the production of child abuse material, and 11 counts of aggravated use of a child under 14 years for the production of child abuse material.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Other offences include intentionally sexually touching a child under 10 years and possessing or controlling child abuse material obtained or accessed using a carriage service.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The alleged offending occurred between 2009 and 2025, and each charge could land him behind bars.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Now the AFP is working to identify the children in the alleged abuse material found on the man's devices.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We know matters like this are a parent's worst nightmare, and we have investigators and digital forensic experts working around the clock to methodically review 2.4 million electronic files," AFP Detective Superintendent Luke Needham said</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Our priority is to analyse all available evidence and engage impacted families as soon as possible."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The victim identification process in alleged child abuse cases can take months.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Needham said the review is in its final stages and impacted families will be notified in the coming weeks.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Further information will be provided directly to impacted families as soon as possible, and there will also be a secure victim portal to receive information, updates and access to support resources," he said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Parents or guardians can share information with investigators by emailing op-moonbi@afp.gov.au.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><em><span>If you or someone you know is impacted by child sexual abuse and online exploitation,</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.accce.gov.au/help-and-support/who-can-help" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>support services are available.</span></em></strong></a></div></div>