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Second man charged after police uncover 2.5 million files of abuse material on NSW Central Coast

Two men refused bail over alleged sexual abuse of three women over seven years

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Police have charged a second man following the discovery of more than two million files depicting the sexual and physical abuse of three women on the New South Wales Central Coast. The 41-year-old man was arrested at a home in Kanwal on Monday, the same day a 39-year-old man was charged with 210 offences including rape and recording intimate images without consent.

The investigation began in December 2025 when police attended a home in Tumbi Umbi as part of a domestic violence inquiry. A search of the property uncovered 120 electronic storage devices, which were later subjected to a forensic review. Police allege the devices contained a large amount of covertly filmed sexual content, prompting the establishment of a strike force.

Further analysis allegedly uncovered 2.5 million files containing evidence of the sexual and physical abuse of three women, aged between 29 and 31, over a seven-year period. The 39-year-old man was arrested at a property in Wellington on Monday and charged with 210 offences. The charges include 109 counts of intentionally record intimate image without consent, 57 counts of accessory to sexual intercourse without consent, and 10 counts of rape. All but two of the charges are domestic violence-related offences.

The 41-year-old man was charged with three counts of sexual intercourse without consent. Both men appeared before Bail Division Local Court on Tuesday, where they were formally refused bail. They are due to appear before Wyong Local Court, the 39-year-old on December 8 and the 41-year-old on December 9.

Support is available for anyone impacted by sexual assault or domestic violence via 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or in an emergency, 000.

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Analysis

Why This Matters

  • The case highlights the scale of covert abuse and exploitation enabled by digital storage technology over many years.
  • It demonstrates how domestic violence investigations can uncover far-reaching, systematic abuse.
  • The number of charges and bail refusal reflect the seriousness with which authorities treat such offences.

Background

This case began as a domestic violence call in December 2025 at a home in Tumbi Umbi on the NSW Central Coast. When police searched the property they found 120 electronic storage devices, prompting a forensic examination. That examination allegedly revealed 2.5 million files documenting the sexual and physical abuse of three women over seven years, leading to a dedicated strike force investigation. The charges include specific NSW offences covering non-consensual recording and sexual assault. Both men have been refused bail and will face court in December.

Key Perspectives

Law enforcement: Police established a strike force to pursue the complex investigation involving digital evidence spanning years, and have laid extensive charges. Victim advocates: The three women, now in their late twenties and early thirties, have endured prolonged abuse; support services such as 1800RESPECT are available. The accused: Both men have been formally refused bail and will contest the charges at Wyong Local Court in December.

What to Watch

  • Court appearances scheduled for December 8 (39-year-old) and December 9 (41-year-old) at Wyong Local Court.
  • Possibility of further charges as forensic analysis of the 120 devices continues.
  • Broader implications for how police handle digital evidence in domestic violence investigations.

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