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Woman Denied Bail After Alleged Attempt to Print Child Exploitation Images

The court refused conditional liberty as police press an investigation that began when printing-staff discovered failed prints of suspected child abuse material.

The ACT Law Courts building, where the woman was denied bail. Picture by Karleen Minney
Badge on the sleeve of Australian Federal Police officer's uniform.
A 36‑year‑old NSW woman has been arrested after staff at a Canberra photo‑printing store allegedly uncovered child abuse material she had attempted to print.

Overview

  • Staff at a Belconnen photo printing business reported seeing failed prints of suspected child exploitation images after a machine malfunction led to a refund.
  • ACT Policing says officers located and stopped the woman's vehicle in Canberra and arrested her during the ensuing investigation.
  • Prosecutor Susie Kim opposed granting conditional liberty and tendered documents to the court while the defence criticised a police bail consideration form as speculative.
  • The 36-year-old, described as from New South Wales, faces one count of aggravated possession of child exploitation material and it is not reported whether she has entered a plea.
  • Her name has been withheld to protect the alleged victim, she remains in custody ahead of a return to the ACT Magistrates Court next week, and police have asked the public to provide anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers ACT.