Alice Springs man charged after alleged 12,000 harassing calls to women
A 27-year-old resident of Alice Springs has been charged with making roughly 12,000 phone calls that targeted women and included sexual threats, and he remains in custody awaiting a court appearance.
Police in the Northern Territory allege that the young man placed about 12,000 calls aimed at women, many of which contained sexual threats. He has been remanded and is scheduled to appear before the Alice Springs Local Court today. Authorities are urging anyone else who may have been affected to come forward. The case highlights ongoing concerns about telephone harassment in the region.
Why it matters
It reveals a large-scale harassment case and prompts victims to report similar abuse.
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