File photo: Getty ImagesPolice are working with Australian counterparts on an investigation into a satanic child sex abuse material ring with alleged links to New Zealand. Police said investigators had identified offenders from New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South America, and South East Asia. RNZ asked New South Wales police for information on the New Zealand-based suspects and how many there were. Detective Inspector Stuart Mills said New Zealand Police were "working with the New South Wales Police on this matter and will support them as requested". New South Wales police said last week that Strike Force Constantine was established by State Crime Command's Child Exploitation Internet Unit to investigate the online distribution of child sexual abuse involving ritualistic or satanic themes.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 10, 2026 13:31 UTC