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Mandurah Teacher Naomi Tekea Craig Charged Over Alleged Sexual Abuse of Former Student

Specialist detectives continue the investigation ahead of a January 27 court appearance.

Overview

  • WA child-abuse detectives charged the 33-year-old after an inquiry into alleged conduct spanning 2024 to 2025.
  • She faces two counts of sexual penetration of a child over 13 and under 16, one count of persistent sexual conduct with a child under 16, and one count of possessing child exploitation material.
  • Police allege the offences occurred while she was employed at Frederick Irwin Anglican School in Mandurah.
  • The school suspended her, directed her not to attend campus, and told parents the allegations do not involve any current student.
  • Craig, from Silver Sands, is listed to appear at Mandurah Magistrates Court on January 27, with police stressing victim care and promoting the Safe2Say reporting option.