Detectives from the Morningside Child Protection and Investigation Unit have charged a man with historical child sex offences, following extensive investigations as part of Operation Whiskey Mott.
Between 1988 and 1990, it will be alleged a now 68-year-old man committed 49 offences against 19 young people at a Brisbane educational facility while in the course of his duties as a teacher.
The young people were all between 9 and 10 years of age at the time of the alleged offending.
Operation Whiskey Mott began investigations into historical child sex offences after a formal report was lodged on June 10, 2024.
Following extensive investigations detectives executed a search warrant at an address in Brisbane’s south on Saturday, 10 August, where the 68-year-old man was taken into custody.
He has been charged with 27 counts of indecent treatment of children under 16, 17 counts of taking child for immoral purposes, 5 counts of common assault .
He was refused police bail, and is expected to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court today, Monday, August 12.
Detective Acting Inspector Deanna Geck of the South Brisbane Child Protection and Investigation Unit Crime Group, said police are urging anyone with further information to come forward.
“Crimes against children, who are our most vulnerable, are reprehensible and police are committed to pursuing every avenue of investigation to ensure we seek justice for them.
“I commend all victim-survivors who come forward and help police hold perpetrators to account.
“I want to reassure you that what has happened to you is not your fault and you are not alone, and that there are support services available to you.
“We encourage anyone who has any knowledge of this type of offending, is themselves a victim-survivor of sexual violence or has information to provide in relation to this investigation to come forward.”
Investigations are ongoing and police are providing support to those involved.
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If you’ve experienced sexual assault, it is not your fault and you are not alone. There are multiple ways to report what has happened to you depending on your situation.
If there’s an immediate danger, call Triple Zero (). You can also report online via: , over the phone or face to face at a police station.
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For confidential information, counselling and support, call the State-wide Sexual Assault Helpline on or for 24-hour help.
