Overview
- Australian Border Force intercepted the barrister on arrival from Cambodia at Sydney Airport following an intelligence-led screening.
- Authorities allege his phone contained child abuse material and sexualised conversations with and about minors, prompting an AFP investigation.
- A laptop, tablet and USB were seized, a Leichhardt home was searched, and prosecutors said an image of a boy described as aged six to ten was located in a linked Dropbox folder.
- Charges include possession or control of child abuse material obtained via a carriage service, two counts of transmitting such material, and intentionally importing prohibited tier‑two goods.
- Bail was granted with conditions that include surrendering his passport, reporting to police five days a week, avoiding airports, no internet or social media use, and no contact with anyone under 16, with the case due back in court in March as reporting indicates actions abroad are not currently under examination.