Overview
- WA Police, which confirmed the development on Friday, said they had identified nine more alleged victims and laid 31 additional charges against Dr Chia Liang Saw.
- Police listed offences including indecent dealing with children under 13, producing child‑exploitation material, indecently recording children, sexual penetration of a child over 13 and under 16, and intent to procure a person believed to be under 16.
- Saw was first charged in late May with persistent sexual conduct with a child and possessing child‑exploitation material, and his medical registration was suspended by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency after his arrest.
- Prosecutors told Perth Magistrates Court the investigation is ongoing, the doctor’s bail application has been delayed, and he will reappear for further hearings as detectives continue inquiries.
- The allegations concern multiple Perth clinics and hospitals and include material reportedly captured by a hidden camera, prompting questions about patient safeguards and referrals to victim support services.