Girlfriend of Midrand child sexual abuse suspect arrested
The girlfriend of man facing charges related to the discovery of over 10 million pieces of videos and images depicting the sexual abuse of minors, has also been arrested on similar charges.
Gauteng Police say the 25-year-old web designer was apprehended in Houghton on Thursday.
Her arrest follows that of her 35-year-old boyfriend, Darren Wilken, who was arrested last week during a joint operation by the national and Gauteng provincial Serial and Electronic Crime Investigations (SECI) Units in Midrand.
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The web designer is set to appear in the Randburg Magistrates' Court on Monday, while Wilken will make his second appearance on Tuesday.
Police say investigations into both cases are ongoing.
