More alleged victims surface in child sex abuse case against paediatrician
A Perth paediatrician who allegedly recorded himself abusing children in his clinic is charged with another 15 child sex offences against seven more alleged victims.
Perth paediatrician Chia Liang Saw is facing 72 charges of child sex abuse after police disclosed additional allegations against him. The 41-year-old was previously charged in May with over 50 offences and his bail was revoked. Saw is now accused of recording some of his alleged abuse using hidden cameras in his consulting rooms, with the new charges encompassing six counts of indecent dealing with a child under 13, three counts of sexual penetration of a child under 13, and one count of producing child exploitation material.
Additionally, five new charges relate to allegations Saw indecently recorded children. He appeared in the Perth Magistrates Court, shaking his head when the new charges were read aloud and confirming his understanding. Saw's bail was revoked due to a breach of conditions prohibiting possession or creation of optical surveillance devices, and access to the internet or online services, except for specific circumstances.
His medical licence has been suspended. Police allege Saw stalked his victims on social media and visited the Sugar Daddy dating website. The defence lawyer conceded the breach of bail conditions but claimed it was not done with malicious intent. Saw's next court hearing is scheduled for October 30.
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