Belconnen, ACT, Nov. 20 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release:
A 57-year-old man has been charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman he met on social media.
Police allege the man began communicating with the woman in August 2019 after offering his services as a photographer.
They arranged to meet in 2019 and 2020 but during those meetings, he allegedly undressed the woman and sexually assaulted her.
The incidents were reported to police in July 2020 and following an investigation, the matter was finalised without charge.
In response to the Sexual Assault (Police) Review, ACT Policing established Operation Foster in February 2023 to reinvestigate sexual assault matters.
With the support of the complainant, the matter was reopened for investigation and in October 2025, the man was issued with summons to appear before court.
He is due to face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Thursday, 20 November 2025) to face charges of reckless sexual intercourse without consent, acts of indecency without consent and threaten to distribute intimate images.
If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, you can report to police by attending a police station or calling 131 444.
You can also submit an online report for historical sexual assault for incidents that occurred more than six months ago.
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