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News24
a day ago
- News24
Cape Town couple arrested on child porn charges to remain behind bars
A Bloubergstrand couple accused of sexually abusing and exploiting their two young daughters will remain behind bars. The couple briefly appeared in the Cape Town Magistrate's Court on Thursday. The case was postponed to 23 June for a formal bail application and they will remain in custody until then. The pair were arrested following a joint operation involving the police, Department of Social Development, FBI, and US Homeland Security. They face allegations of sexually abusing their daughters, aged three and eight. They face charges that include the production of child sexual abuse material, rape, sexual assault, and sexual grooming. According to police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk, a multidisciplinary team - comprising members of the national and Western Cape Serial and Electronic Crime Investigation units and social development officials - arrested the 47-year-old woman and 48-year-old man in Bloubergstrand on Tuesday. The couple were located at a house identified through joint investigative efforts. During the operation, the two children were rescued and have since been placed in a place of safety. Several electronic devices were also seized.
The Herald
2 days ago
- The Herald
Cape Town couple ‘used daughters to produce child pornography'
Police, assisted by the FBI, arrested a couple in Bloubergstrand for allegedly sexually abusing their daughters aged three and eight to produce child pornography in Cape Town. The 47-year-old woman and 48-year-old man were arrested at a 'residence identified through joint investigative efforts' on Tuesday, said police spokesperson Lt-Col Amanda van Wyk. 'The suspects face many charges, including the production of child sexual abuse material (commonly referred to as child pornography), rape, sexual assault and sexual grooming. 'The victims were rescued during the operation and have been placed in a place of safety,' said Van Wyk. The arrests were carried out by a multidisciplinary team including members of the national and Western Cape serial and electronic crime investigations units, the department of social development, supported by the FBI and homeland security investigations. Van Wyk said several electronic devices were seized during the bust and the investigation continues. TimesLIVE reported on Monday how an undercover FBI officer in Washington tipped off police in SA about an unemployed father who used his minor daughters and infant son to create child pornography for financial gain in the Cape winelands. The man was sentenced to 35 years in prison. TimesLIVE
News24
3 days ago
- News24
Cape Town couple arrested on child porn charges allegedly abused their own children
A Bloubergstrand couple has been arrested for the alleged sexual abuse of their two daughters, aged 3 and 8. They have been accused of producing child pornography and other sexual offences. According to police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk, a multidisciplinary team comprising members of the national and Western Cape Serial and Electronic Crime Investigations (SECI) Units, and officials from the Department of Social Development (DSD), supported by the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), arrested the 47-year-old woman and 48-year-old man in Bloubergstrand on Tuesday. They were found at a house identified through joint investigative efforts. They face multiple charges, including the production of CSAM (commonly referred to as child pornography), rape, sexual assault, and sexual grooming. The two children were rescued during the operation and have since been put in a place of safety. Several electronic devices were seized. Last month, the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) seized assets, including a luxury vehicle and R647 300 in cash belonging to Darryn Wilken and his girlfriend, Tiona Megan Moodley. Investigations by various law enforcement agencies, including the US Secret Service and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), led to their arrests. The couple faces charges for allegedly running a child pornography website, offering material for sale internationally. National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said along with the cash and vehicle, the unit also seized high-end electronic equipment. 'It (Wilken's luxury vehicle) brazenly reflected a registration number 'KIDZ NA GP'. The luxury vehicle, high-end electronic equipment and R647 300 in cash were the subjects of the search and seizure warrant,' she said.
