Man charged with sexual offences in Riverland

After an ongoing investigation, Berri Detectives in conjunction with the Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team, have arrested 56-year-old man from the Riverland for alleged sexual offences between 2002 and 2018.  He has been charged with two counts of maintaining an unlawful sexual relationship with a child and two counts of procuring a child for a sexual purpose.

He has been refused police bail and is expected appear at the Mount Gambier Magistrates Court today.

SAPOL continue to investigate child exploitation if you are a victim or if you know of anyone who is a victim of child exploitation police encourage you to contact the police assistance line on 131 444, your nearest police station, or triple zero (000) in an emergency.

If you would like to make an anonymous report please contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or phone 1800 333 000, or the E-Safety Commissioner or the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation.