9th suspect sought in child porn ring
2010-12-09 10:46
Johannesburg - Gauteng police were on Thursday still searching for the ninth suspect in the child pornography case.
"We are searching for the ninth suspect believed to be part of the syndicate. He is known to the police," Lieutenant Colonel Lungelo Dlamini said.
Last week a group of eight family members, aged between 26 and 61, were arrested in connection with a string of child pornography charges. They applied for bail in the Pretoria North Magistrate's Court on Wednesday.
They face charges of rape, indecent assault, sexual grooming of children and possession, manufacturing and distribution of child pornography.
Those arrested included a grandfather, 58, grandmother, 57, their two sons from previous relationships, aged 34 and 36, the grandfather's brother, 61, and his wife, 42, and their mentally disabled son. The 26-year-old wife of one of the sons was also arrested.
According to reports, six children from the age of 4, were allegedly used in sex movies which were then distributed.
Four other children have been removed from the care of the accused and are undergoing psychological and medical examinations.
- SAPA
