A MAN who allegedly lured at least 21 women via dating sites, and filmed acts of rape has been charged with more than 135 offences which police say took place at Bethania, Springwood and Brisbane.
The man, 30, was charged with 46 counts of rape against 21 women.
He has also been charged with 38 counts of observations or recordings in breach of privacy, 14 counts of stupefying in order to commit an offence and seven counts of unlawful possession of restricted drugs.
Alleged offences occurred between 2016 and 2020.
The man from Brisbane City was arrested following a public appeal from police earlier this year.
In August, police investigating the alleged sexual assault of a woman in her early 20s executed a search warrant at a Mary Street address and arrested a 30-year-old local man. Several mobile phones were located, as well as video recording equipment, prescription and illicit drugs.
As a result of this search, Brisbane City Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) detectives commenced Operation Sierra Overland.
Recordings of other alleged sexual offences were found on these devices prompting police to issue an appeal for anyone who had information to come forward.
Subsequently, a further 31 victims of alleged sexual assault were identified in relation to incidents across southeast Queensland dating back to 2016.
Detective Inspector Glen Farmer of the City Valley Crime Group said the man allegedly used social media dating sites to deceptively target his victims.
“It’s also alleged he subsequently administered substances and filmed himself engaged in non-consensual sexual acts with his victims,” he said.
“Detectives are continuing work to identify a number of women who they believe may also be victims of this man’s alleged predatory behaviour.
“We are encouraging any woman who believes they may have experienced a similar pattern of behaviour to come forward.”
The man is also facing additional charges relating to computer hacking, distributing intimate images, impersonation and stalking.
Brisbane City detectives are encouraging anyone who may have any information in relation to this investigation to contact police.
If you feel you have been a victim, you can also consider Alternative Reporting Options for reporting of sexual assaults located here.
