Australians accused of child exploitation

According to a 9news report, a group of thirteen Australians is accused of sexually exploiting children in the Philippines. The suspects allegedly paid intermediaries for materials confirming child abuse, including sexually explicit content. In 2025, 92 victims as young as six years old were rescued within the country, and since 2019, the total number of children affected by such activities has reached 865. Investigations are ongoing, and law enforcement continues efforts to expose and hold accountable all involved parties.