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EXCLUSIVE Teenage mum-of-two accused of recruiting underage girls for twisted bank boss reveals the astonishing sum she made in just 48 hours - as fresh details emerge about 'money row' at hotel room, before he later killed himself

EXCLUSIVE Teenage mum-of-two accused of recruiting underage girls for twisted bank boss reveals the astonishing sum she made in just 48 hours - as fresh details emerge about 'money row' at hotel room, before he later killed himself

Daily Mail​20-07-2025
The teenager allegedly behind a banking executive's underage sex charge - which triggered his suicide 48 hours later - bragged about making '$16,000 in two days'.
Mother-of-two Shauntelle Went, 18, is accused of bringing the young girls to the Brisbane hotel room of high-flying Commonwealth Bank boss Christopher James McCann, 50, in May.
When he opened the door, McCann changed his mind after a row over the price, and phoned the hotel's reception to demand the girls be removed.
NSW Police swooped on the married father-of-two, from Curl Curl on Sydney 's northern beaches, as he arrived at Sydney Airport and extradited him to Queensland.
On Monday, he was charged with one count of using the internet to procure children under 16, before he was granted bail to live with a friend on the Gold Coast.
On Wednesday, he drove to a beauty spot at Springbrook National Park in the Gold Coast hinterland, where he plunged to his death.
Queensland Police confirmed his death is not being treated as suspicious, with a report being prepared for the Coroner.
On Monday, Brisbane Magistrates Court had heard McCann made arrangements with Went and agreed a price for her to bring her the two girls, aged 14 and 15.
But the deal turned sour when she allegedly sent the young girls to the door of his room at the Sofitel Hotel in Brisbane's CBD while she remained in the lobby.
After McCann queried the price, he then asked hotel staff to escort all three off the premises, the court was told.
Went, who proudly promotes her sex services on social media, regularly posts teasing videos and encourages potential clients to 'ask for my prices'.
Shortly after the incident which led to the charges against McCann, Went boasted on TikTok in June: 'Made like $16,000 in, like, two days.'
She also shared a series of screenshots of instant bank transfers into her account to substantiate her income boasts.
In another clip, the teenager taunts trolls who attacked her looks in a series of videos filmed on her sofa.
'I love how it's all you broke f***s saying she is ugly when I post about my OnlyFans,' she blasted.
'Stay mad. Stay jealous.'
On Wednesday, Christopher James McCann drove to a beauty spot at Springbrook National Park in the Gold Coast hinterland, where he plunged to his death
The court heard on Monday that McCann was accused of committing a 'terribly serious offence' by engaging the Brisbane teen to allegedly supply the young teens.
'You travelled interstate frequently,' Magistrate Louise Shephard told McCann.
'You formed some kind of connection with (Went). On May 14, police intercepted messages between you and her.
'The allegation is you... queried her about whether she had younger friends that she worked with.'
McCann reportedly stood in the dock looking either down or straight ahead throughout the hearing.
'Later that evening, Went and the girls attended (the five-star Brisbane CBD hotel),' Magistrate Shephard continued.
'The two girls went to the room, and you contacted the front desk to ask them to leave. It is not alleged the girls entered the room.'
The matter was referred by NSW Police to Task Force Argos, Queensland's child exploitation unit, and on July 8, a search warrant was executed at McCann's Sydney home.
Christopher James McCann was also prohibited from having any contact with children, except for his own sons, and was required to stay with his friend in Queensland
A prosecutor opposed bail, citing concerns McCann could reoffend and posed a risk to the community.
McCann's barrister David Jones said his client's assets would be frozen, and that he had no prior criminal record.
He told the court McCann was prepared to abide by strict conditions and remain in Queensland for the duration of proceedings.
Magistrate Shephard noted McCann had been sacked by Commonwealth Bank in the wake of the charges.
He was granted strict conditional bail, including an overnight curfew, a ban on encrypted messaging apps, and permission to use only one mobile phone.
He was also prohibited from having any contact with children, except for his own sons, and was required to stay with his friend in Queensland.
On Wednesday though, he drove from his friend's home to the beauty spot where he fell to his death.
Went was also granted bail on Monday and is scheduled to return to court on August 4.
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