The Australian Federal Police (AFP) commissioner blasted Facebook for aiding to rape and torture of children.
According to Associated Press, as reported by Daily Mail, AFP Chief Reece Kershaw ripped into tech giants for sheltering pedophiles behind its end-to-end encryption. He also said more Australians access child pornography during the coronavirus pandemic.
Kershaw also told the National Press Club in Canberra on Wednesday, July 21, they received more than 11,000 reports of child exploitation while it is 10 times more rampant in the dark web.
The man was arrested in his residence in Hillsdale, Sydney. He was charged with one count of using a carriage service for child abuse material and use of carriage service to transmit indecent communication to persons under 16 years old as well as two counts of possession or control of child abuse material obtained or accessed.
Many electronic items were seized for evidentiary purposes and will be subject to forensic examination. AFP Detective Acting Superintendent Simone O'Mahony said that while Australian perpetrators may think that accessing and sharing child abuse material online is 'a simple click of the button,' it will have an immeasurable impact on victims. "One image can tell a story of rape and torture," said Detective O'Mahony, adding that Australians need to realize that accomplice of the abuse when they use and share child abuse material online, particularly in Facebook and other social media platforms.
The man faces a maximum penalty of 15 years' imprisonment. The police also urge the general public to report any information about anyone involved in child abuse and exploitation.
