Australia deports Malaysian man caught with child sexual abuse material

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by The StarJanuary 22, 2026 at 04:45 AM

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A 26-year-old Malaysian man was deported from Australia after Australian Border Force (ABF) officers discovered over 100 images of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on his mobile phone upon arrival in Sydney. The discovery, which included anime and AI-generated images, led to his detention, visa cancellation, and subsequent deportation back to Malaysia. The incident occurred as part of a broader ABF crackdown between January 1 and 14 across New South Wales, Western Australia, South Australia, and Queensland. During this period, the ABF intercepted 17 travelers allegedly possessing CSAM on their devices. Among those caught were also Australian citizens, including men aged 70, 57, and 24, and a 27-year-old woman.

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Queensland 40% New South Wales 40% Western Australia 40% South Australia 40% Sydney 60% Malaysia ×280% Australian Border Force (ABF) ×385% Australia ×390%

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