Police have arrested a man who allegedly sexually assaulted eight boys and men over a 20-year period while working at a Brisbane performing arts company.
The 41-year-old has been charged with 69 offences, including indecent treatment of a child, sexual assault and rape.
It’s alleged the Bridgeman Downs man used his position as a senior figure in the performing arts company to sexually assault the males aged between 12-years-old and 20-years-old from 2001 to 2021.
The eight boys and men were allegedly students or employees of the company during this period, with offences allegedly committed at locations in Ferny Hills, New Farm, Carindale, Gaythorne and Stafford.
A second man who also conducted work with the theatre company has been charged.
The 35-year-old Bridgeman Downs man is accused of being involved in the alleged sexual offences against one of these males.
The arrests follow an extensive investigation, with ‘Operation Uniform Cartograph’ established.
Two properties were raided this morning in Bridgeman Downs and Stafford, where the men were taken into custody without incident.
The 41-year-old man has been charged with 69 offences including indecent treatment of a child, sexual assault, rape, attempted rape, recordings in breach of privacy, fraud and common assault.
The 35-year-old man has been charged with six offences including rape, attempted rape and sexual assault.
Both men are expected to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on November 5.
Investigations remain ongoing with detectives appealing for anyone with information which may assist investigations to contact them.
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