Sydney-based children’s author Oliver Phommavanh has been charged with allegedly grooming a minor online. Phommavanh is accused of sending inappropriate photos and videos to an individual he believed to be a 13-year-old girl.
Authorities discovered that Phommavanh used his status as an author to interact inappropriately with children online. He was arrested and subsequently granted bail under strict conditions.
The case, which falls under the ongoing investigations of Strike Force Trawler, is scheduled to return to court in July for further proceedings. The investigation continues as law enforcement seeks to uncover the full extent of his actions.
