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A Gold Coast man has been charged with rape and child sex offences after being arrested in Logan.
His arrest follows an investigation by detectives from Argos into the distribution of child exploitation material.
The 28-year-old Coombabah man was taken into custody at Eden’s Landing on Tuesday.
He has since been charged with three counts of rape, four counts of indecently dealing with a child under 16, one count of distributing child exploitation material and two counts of indecent acts.
The man was expected to face Beenleigh Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
Detective Acting Inspector Scott Ballantyne from the Child Abuse and Sexual Crime Group’s Argos unit said the identification of victim children and their removal from harm was the most significant outcome for investigators.
“This arrest demonstrates the Queensland Police Service’s unwavering commitment to protecting vulnerable children and holding offenders to account, no matter where they are,” Detective Acting Inspector Ballantyne said.
“Police and our partner agencies share intelligence daily to identify those who attempt to hide behind online platforms they believe offer anonymity.”
“Every online action leaves a trace, and our detectives will pursue every lead to ensure offenders are identified and brought before the courts.”
The Queensland Police Service is committed to keeping communities safe and holding perpetrators to account. Parents and caregivers can learn more about keeping children safer by accessing the following resources:
