Elite private school students caught swapping underage nude pics

Students from Brisbane Boys’ College are being investigated by police for sharing “allegedly serious” nude images of children on social media platform Snapchat.

Students from an elite Brisbane private school have allegedly shared nude content on Snapchat.

Students from an elite Brisbane private school have shared “allegedly serious and potentially illegal” nude content in a group chat on social media, in an incident that has sparked a police investigation.

The disturbing act prompted Brisbane Boys’ College (BBC) headmaster Andre Casson to confirm to parents on Friday afternoon that the school had been contacted by parents concerned about “inappropriate and troubling material” being posted to a Snapchat group.

BBC headmaster Andre Casson has confirmed the school had been contacted by parents in relation to “inappropriate: material. Picture: Facebook

It is understood it involves two nude children who appear to be in their early teens. There are possibly images of younger children but detectives still need to investigate.

“Earlier this week, BBC was contacted by parents regarding a Snapchat group created and managed by students in year 10,” Mr Casson wrote in the letter to parents, obtained by The Courier-Mail.

“The college immediately commenced a fact-finding process looking into these concerns, during which we spoke with several students and their families.”

In the letter, Mr Casson said the college was made aware some of the content shared in the group was allegedly serious and potentially illegal.

“Upon discovering this, we immediately reported the matter to the police, who are now investigating.”

A Queensland Police Service spokesperson on Saturday said they received a report on May 22 in relation to inappropriate images being shared on an online platform.

“Detectives from the Inner West Child Protection Investigation Unit are investigating the matter,” the spokesperson said.

“Anyone with information is urged to contact police.”

Police are investigating the “potentially illegal” images.

Mr Casson said the parents of the students who may have been involved in sharing these images had been informed.

“This is now a matter for police and we will provide any assistance required,” he said.

“Following the outcome of these investigations, appropriate action will be taken in accordance with BBC policies and values.”

Mr Casson described the situation as “confronting” but said the school was restricted on commenting on an ongoing police investigation.

“And we want to assure you that our staff are ready to help any students and families who require it. Our heads of year, heads of house and college counsellors are available to provide support as needed,” he said in the letter.

“Should you have any further information on this investigation, we request that you report these matters directly to the police.”

Mr Casson said the school would continue to work with its students to ensure they represented the college’s values and expectations.

The school sent the letter to parents after The Courier-Mail made inquiries about the Snapchat group.

“In addition, we have also been made aware that this matter may feature in the media in the coming days,” the letter said.

In a statement provided to The Courier-Mail, a BBC spokesperson said the school had become aware of inappropriate content on a social media chat group.

“The college, as a result, followed our protocols by referring the concerns to police and is unable to comment on the matter further,” the spokesperson said.

The scandal comes after two Brisbane Boys’ College students were charged after throwing an out-of-control party at an Airbnb, which was severely damaged, with more than 500 teenagers attending last month.

In September 2020, four BBC students were expelled for allegedly attacking a boy who they claimed had been sexting their female friends repeatedly, according to court documents.