Australian federal police have contacted more than 120 families as they investigate alleged offending by a former Sydney childcare worker, according to a developing report published on Tuesday. Police allege the 35-year-old man was involved in offending that spanned 16 years and involved 136 victims.[1]

Charges and allegations

The man has been charged with 329 offences, the report said. The allegations relate to conduct police say occurred over a 16-year period.[1]

Families contacted as inquiry continues

Police have reached out to more than 120 families as part of the investigation, the report said. The article did not provide additional details about the families contacted or the status of the wider inquiry.[1]

What remains unclear

The report did not identify the childcare worker by name or give further details about the alleged offences beyond the number of charges, the reported victim count and the length of the alleged period. The matter remains an allegation as described in the source document.[1]

Evidence ledger

What is confirmed

  • Australian federal police have contacted more than 120 families in the investigation.[1]
  • The man is 35 years old.[1]
  • He has been charged with 329 offences.[1]

What remains disputed or unverified

  • Police allege the man had 136 victims and that the offending took place over a 16-year period.[1]
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