Operation Pyrite alleged offender receives further charges

A 56-year-old man has had additional sexual assault charges laid against him following an eighth alleged child victim speaking with police.  

The man now faces a total of 28 charges relating to eight alleged child victims. He is also facing three fraud related charges.   

Three new charges stemming from the eighth alleged victim relate to acts of indecency against a young person under 16 years of age. One additional charge relates to a previously identified victim.  

The 56-year-old man is scheduled to face the ACT Magistrates Court today, (Tuesday 25 October 2022).  

Operation Pyrite’s investigations are ongoing, and anyone with information relating to this matter is urged to contact Crime Stoppers from anywhere in Australia on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers website. 

Anyone with information who is outside Australia should report via the website. Please refer to “AFP Operation Pyrite” when providing information. 

Previous media releases issued about this operation:  20 February 2022,  17 July 2022 and 5 September 2022.   

Note for editors: 

The names of some of the offences alleged against the man have changed recently. Police are required to lay charges under the legislation in force at the time it is alleged the offences took place. 

Media enquiries 

Police Media — (02) 5126 9070, act-police-media@afp.gov.au