A Sydney man is scheduled to appear before Liverpool Local Court today (22 August, 2025) charged with possessing alleged violent extremist and child abuse material on his mobile phones. The AFP charged the man, 25, after receiving intelligence regarding his alleged participation at a gathering of right-wing extremists in Marsfield, NSW. Further inquiries indicated the man may be in possession of the illicit material. Search warrants were executed at various locations in February, April and August, 2025. Items seized included mobile phones which allegedly contained violent extremist and child abuse material. Forensic review of the devices allegedly revealed the presence of the material, including video artefacts of terrorist attacks and videos depicting minors performing sexual acts. The man is alleged to be a member of several online chat groups where the illicit material was discussed and disseminated.
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