Melton Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following alleged incidents of incitement to rape and stalking.
It is alleged the man assumed the identities of female victims and created online profiles on various platforms between July and October 2024.
He allegedly posed as those women and engaged with males online, arranging to meet some of them in person.
There were no reports of physical injuries during the alleged incidents.
Following extensive instigations, with assistance from Cybercrime Digital Forensic officers and AFP Forensic Search and Imaging, detectives executed search warrants in Sunshine West and Caroline Springs on 30 October.
Multiple electronic devices were seized from the premises, as well as a quantity of drugs.
A 51-year-old Caroline Springs man was arrested and has been charged with:
• Incitement to rape (x4)
• Stalk another person (x4)
• Distribute child abuse material
• Possess child abuse material (x2)
• Fail to comply with reporting obligations (x3)
• Possess Methylamphetamine
He was remanded and will next appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 7 March, 2025.
