Overview
- Benjamin David Collinge, 29, was arrested at a Beecroft home in a Thursday pre-dawn raid and refused bail at Burwood Local Court.
- Detectives say he contacted an unrelated 14-year-old on social media starting March 18 and pressured her to send sexual images for cash.
- Investigators seized multiple electronic devices during the search and allege they contained child abuse material.
- Newington College fired the casual music teacher after the charges, saying no current or recent students from its schools have been identified as involved.
- The Sex Crimes Squad’s Strike Force Trawler, which targets online child exploitation, is continuing inquiries and urges any other victims to report to police.