Queensland man facing 116 charges against children after allegedly targeting minors online since August

Sunshine Coast man charged with offences including rape, indecent treatment, stalking and taking a child for immoral purposes

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A Sunshine Coast man has been charged with 116 offences against multiple children, including rape, indecent treatment, stalking and taking a child for immoral purposes.

Queensland police alleged the 31-year-old had been actively targeting minors online since August 2023. He was arrested in February by the child protection investigation unit (CPIU) and taken into custody.

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