Kerr IT Solutions owner Bruce Kerr charged with extortion and illegal access of a computer

A Rockhampton man who runs a local IT business has been charged with extortion. The man’s lawyer has told the court they are still waiting on a brief of evidence in the case. LATEST DETAILS

A Rockhampton tech businessman has been charged with extortion.

Bruce Arthur Kerr, 54, has been charged with one count of extortion – demand with intent to gain benefit with threat of detriment; and one count of Use Restricted Computer without consent and cause or intend to cause detriment, damage or gain.

Mr Kerr, who owns and operates Kerr Solutions IT on Musgrave Street in Berserker, was charged on October 8, had his first appearance in Rockhampton Magistrates Court on October 26 and an update of the matter was heard in court on December 8.

Bruce Kerr

Mr Kerr’s lawyer advised the court via phone they were still waiting on a brief of evidence.

Police prosecutor Jennifer Leech said a partial brief had been mailed to the defence lawyer on November 29 and police were waiting on one witness statement.

Police allege Mr Kerr used a restricted computer without consent of its controller Brett Steven Green on May 27, 2021, and caused a detriment, namely loss of business function.

He has not entered any pleas.

Mr Kerr’s matters have been adjourned until January 19, 2022.