Second man charged in Central Coast seven-year abuse investigation
A second man has been charged as police investigate sexual abuse of three women over seven years.
A second man has been charged with sexual offences. Police investigate the alleged sexual and physical abuse of three women on the NSW Central Coast over seven years.
The 41-year-old man was arrested in Kanwal on Monday. The 41-year-old was charged with three counts of sexual intercourse without consent.
The investigation began in December 2025 when police seized 120 storage devices from a home in Tumbi Umbi. Officers found about 2.5 million files containing footage of sexual and physical abuse.
A 39-year-old man arrested earlier faces 210 charges. These include sexual assault, recording private images without consent, stalking, and coercive control.
Both men have been refused bail. Police investigations continue under Strike Force Zetter.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
- 2.5 million files containing footage
- Files discovered
- Seven years
- Duration of abuse
- Three women aged 29 to 31
- Victims
- December 2025
- Investigation start
Why it mattersLarge-scale abuse investigations like this one show how digital evidence can expose hidden crimes. Digital evidence helps police build serious cases against multiple suspects.
AustraliaThis investigation on the NSW Central Coast has uncovered systemic abuse involving three women, bringing charges against two men and offering pathways for potential additional victims to come forward.
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