Dunedin police warn parents after man jailed for posing as child online to solicit explicit sexualised content

Police are urging parents to be aware of the potential risks facing young people online and sharing tips for caregivers and victims, following the sentencing of a 23-year-old man who posed as a young person online to deceive children into sending sexualised content.

The Dunedin-based man was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment. Detective Sergeant Reece Munro, of Dunedin, said police were able to hold the offending to account thanks to the help of the victims. “The strength and bravery from these victims who came forward to assist in the prosecution of this offender cannot be overstated.”