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Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News
4 October 2023
A MAN charged with sexual offences allegedly committed through his role at a Keysborough temple has been hit with more charges. The 68-year-old Keysborough man was charged with sexual penetration of a child under 16 years and indecent act with a child under 16 on 16 August. Last month he was issued seven
more charges after two more complainants came forward to police. The alleged offending occurred between 1996 and 2004. The man came into contact with his alleged victims through his position at a Keysborough temple, police say. In a statement, Victoria Police encouraged victims to step forward.
“Victoria Police encourages all victims of sexual assault and child abuse, and anyone who has knowledge of such a crime, to make a report,” it said. “Victoria Police is committed to investigating and bringing to justice those people who prey on children no matter how many years have passed.”