Sex Crimes Squad extradite man from NZ on alleged historic indecent assault charges

Thursday, 10 April 2025 03:13:35 PM

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Sex Crimes Squad detectives have extradited a man from New Zealand for alleged historic indecent assault against a child known to him.

In September 2019, officers attached to Riverina Police District commenced inquiries into the alleged aggravated indecent assault of a young girl in Wagga Wagga when she was between the ages 10 and 12.

The matter was taken carriage of by State Crime Command’s Sex Crimes Squad who identified the alleged offender – who was known to the girl – now residing in New Zealand.

Following extensive inquiries on Monday 7 April 2025, Sex Crimes Squad detectives travelled to Wellington, New Zealand, where they begun the process to extradite the 46-year-old man to NSW.

About 3.15pm yesterday (Wednesday 9 April 2025), detectives touched down in Sydney with the man, and escorted him to Mascot Police Station, where he was charged with indecent assault person under 16 years of age (DV).

The man was refused bail to appear in Downing Centre Local Court today (Thursday 10 April 2025).

Anyone with information that may assist investigations into child sexual abuse is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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