Former Daycare Worker Faces 137 Child Abuse Charges

0:00A former Sydney daycare worker faces 129 new charges for child abuse material, bringing the total to 137. Counts across multiple centers. These include 68 for producing the material, 18 for using kids in its creation, 11 aggravated offenses, and 7 for sexual. Touching, some could mean up to 20 years behind bars. He's been locked up since his arrest last July. Doctors from the Australian Federal Police's Operation Moonby spent the last 9 months digging through 2.4 million digital files. That mountain of evidence came from devices he hoarded, and they've been checking everyone to ID victims and build the full case. Parents are bracing for what cops call their worst nightmare, as no families have been told yet about their kids being targeted. The force plans to reach out in the coming weeks with tailored support, making sure they don't have to break the news twice if more turns up. New details show he allegedly filmed children on the spot while caring for them, including undressing some for videos.

1:01No evidence points to anything beyond that, but the scope hit national priority status with top experts speeding things along. The probes wrapping up soon, he's still in custody without a plea, and parents can tip off investigators at that Operation Moonby email if they know. Something. Stay aware out there, folks. This hits close to home. From your city, powered by AI, this is Sydney News Today.