Christchurch man arrested on child exploitation charges after US platforms alert NZ Customs.

A Christchurch man has been arrested by Customs officials for allegedly owning and sharing child sexual abuse material. The 42-year-old man faces five charges, including exporting, distributing, and possessing objectionable publications, and failing to provide access to a computer system. Customs received a tip from US-based social media platforms about objectionable videos uploaded by a New Zealander, leading to the arrest and search of the man's home in Linwood.

May 22, 2024
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