Further charges laid by Taskforce Mirzam, WA

Today, as a result of their extensive and ongoing investigation, Taskforce Mirzam detectives have further charged a 39 year old woman with 81 child sexual abuse offences.

The Taskforce was launched in February following the discovery of a recording device by a member of the public which contained videos showing adults, both male and a female, engaging in sexual acts with a young girl. , WA Police say

It will be alleged between 2011 and 2016 the woman sexually assaulted her biological daughter, son and a 14 year old girl. She has been charged with:-

•50 counts of Indecent Dealing of a Child under 13 years by a Lineal/Relative;

•Seven counts of Sexual Penetration of a Child under 13 years by a Lineal/Relative;

•Seven counts of Sexual Penetration of a Child over 13 years and under 16 years;

•Four counts of Encourage Child Sexual Behaviour;

•Three counts of Stupefy to Commit an Indictable Offence;

•Three counts of Indecent Dealing of a Child under 16 years;

•Two counts of Indecently Record a Child under 13 years;

•Two counts of Fail to Protect Children from Harm;

•One count of Cause, Permit or Seek to Induce a Child to act as a Prostitute;

•One count of Obtain Payment for Prostitution by a Child; and

•One count of Persistent Sexual Conduct.

The woman has been refused bail and is due to appear before the Perth Magistrates Court tomorrow, 7 April 2018.

Taskforce MIRZAM is an ongoing investigation and further arrests and charges are anticipated. Detectives urge anyone with any information to call Crime Stoppers.

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