Man remanded in custody over child abuse material charges
Jamie Bell, 29, was remanded in custody. He faces charges for producing and possessing child abuse material. He also faces charges involving animal abuse material and drug possession.
Police raided a North Albury home on Wednesday morning. They arrested Jamie Bell, 29.
The arrest was part of an investigation into cryptocurrency use. Cryptocurrency was used to buy and share child abuse material online.
Officers from the Cybercrime Squad and Raptor Squad took electronic devices, drugs and other items. Bell was charged with producing and possessing child abuse material.
He was charged with producing animal sexual abuse material. He was charged with possessing a child-like sex doll or similar object.
He was charged with breaching bail and drug possession. Jamie Bell was remanded in custody after bail was opposed.
A judge said Bell poses real danger to the community. The alleged offending was planned and involved artificial intelligence.
Bell will return to court on November 17.
- Jamie Bell, 29
- Suspect and age
- November 17
- Court return date
Why it mattersSerious criminal charges involve online child exploitation. A police operation targets cryptocurrency-based abuse.
AustraliaAlbury-based case; NSW police Cybercrime Squad operation; accused remanded in custody.
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