Overview
- Police executed a search warrant at Silvey’s Fremantle home, arrested him, and seized electronic devices after allegedly finding him engaging with other child exploitation offenders online.
- He faced Fremantle Magistrates Court charged with possession and distribution of child exploitation material and was not required to enter a plea.
- Bail was set with a $100,000 surety and a $100,000 personal undertaking, along with restrictions on leaving Western Australia, any child‑related work, and most internet use.
- Magistrate Thomas Hall emphasized the seriousness of the allegations, noting a likely prison outcome upon conviction, while investigators have not disclosed details of the alleged material.
- Prosecutors alleged in court that Silvey participated in online chats expressing sexual interest in children, used the pseudonym “Jimmy Jimmy Jimmy,” and refused to provide device passwords, with his next hearing scheduled for February 10.