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AFP member charged with alleged sexual offences

An AFP employee will appear before the ACT Magistrates Court on 2 September, 2025, charged with: 

  • One count of attempt sexual intercourse without consent, contrary to section 54(1) of the Crimes Act 1900 (ACT), by virtue of section 44 of the Criminal Code 2002 (ACT); and
  • One count of sexual intercourse without consent, contrary to section 54(1) of the Crimes Act 1900 (ACT).

The member has been suspended from duty. 

The AFP is committed to transparency. 

As the matter is now before the court, no further comment will be made. 

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