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Victoria Police

Australian state police force

Australia · 19 Oct 2026Ex-forensics officer charged over child abuse material, audit disrupts over 100 court cases

A former Victoria Police digital forensics officer who worked on child abuse investigations has been charged with 23 offences, including possessing child abuse material and misconduct in public office. The allegations triggered a sweeping audit that delayed over a hundred court cases and caused significant distress for victims.