Man Faces 31 New Charges in Child Exploitation Case in Perth
Quick Look
- Saw Chia Liang, 41, appeared in Perth Magistrates Court facing 31 new charges including child exploitation offenses.
- A bail hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, with investigators identifying potentially eight or nine victims.
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Why It Matters
Saw Chia Liang, 41, faces numerous child exploitation charges in Perth. His latest court appearance saw 31 new offenses added, with a bail hearing pending.
Saw Chia Liang, 41, remains in custody after his latest appearance at a Perth Magistrates Court on Friday, when he was charged with 31 new offences, according to Australian public broadcaster SBS.
A Western Australia court spokeswoman told This Week in Asia on Wednesday there was “no application for bail on that day” and that the bail hearing would be held at 9.30am on Tuesday.
According to court documents, Saw’s charges include persistent sexual conduct with a child under 16, possession and production of child exploitation materials, indecent child recordings and indecent dealing with a child under 13.
Public broadcaster ABC reported earlier this month that a Perth court was told the alleged offences had been captured on “hidden cameras” in consulting rooms, with a police prosecutor saying investigators had identified “eight, possibly nine victims”.
Open Questions
- How many victims will be confirmed?
- What is the outcome of the bail hearing?
