Police uncover alleged child abuse ring in NSW prison, female inmate charged

A female inmate has been charged over allegedly acting as the leader of a child sex abuse ring operating in a NSW prison.

Police have uncovered an alleged child sex abuse ring operating in a NSW prison. Photo by: Newswire/ Gaye Gerard

A child abuse ring allegedly operating out of an Australian prison has been uncovered by police, with inmates allegedly sending each other letters detailing the sexual abuse of children.

The group of inmates, who police say call themselves ‘The Pack’, allegedly shared letters between themselves detailing child sexual abuse and their plans to offend against children in the future.

Detectives working under Strike Force Edits, set up in April to investigate the production and distribution of child abuse material in NSW prisons, on Wednesday charged a 31-year-old female inmate at Junee Correctional Facility.

Junee Correctional Centre.

Police will allege she identified herself as the leader of ‘The Pack’ and directed the group while behind bars. It will be further alleged she wrote letters detailing child abuse, which she sent to other inmates.

She has been charged with eight counts of produce child abuse material, eight counts of disseminate child abuse material and knowingly/recklessly direct criminal group.

The woman was refused bail to appear before Wagga Wagga Local Court on Wednesday.

Investigations under Strike Force Edits continue.

Originally published as Police uncover alleged child abuse ring in NSW prison, female inmate charged