During a major crackdown on crime in the Coffs Harbour region of northern NSW, detectives have charged a man following an investigation into alleged sadistic sextortion.

In the lead-up to tomorrow's Safer Internet Day the Kids Helpline is highlighting the concerning trend of overseas criminal syndicates preying on Australian children, particularly teenage boys, by extorting money from them after deceiving them to send sexually explicit images over instant messaging platforms.

More males than females made complaints about extortion based on intimate and sexual images during 2021–22 eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant has reported. 

From sexting to sextortion it's a whole new world to be negotiated for teenagers, parents and careers. Tonight the PASH forum is taking place at the Byron Community Centre to discuss online safety, the law, sexting, sexual health, mental health and relationships – stream it on facebook if you can't make it in person.