Benjamin Millar
Two men have been charged with rape over a series of sexual assaults in the Melton area over the past 12 months.
Detectives from the Sexual Crimes Squad are investigating a number of sexual assaults which police allege were also recorded by the men.
A 39-year-old Harkness man was arrested on August 17 as part of an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a woman in the Melton area in 2020.
He was subsequently charged with rape and remanded in custody.
The matter was reported to police after a witness became aware the alleged incident had been recorded.
On August 24, a 46-year-old Melton South man was arrested and a warrant was executed at his address.
He was also charged with rape and remanded in custody. He will appear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday morning.
Police seized a number of electronic and storage devices during the warrant, which have subsequently been the subject of a significant investigation by both the Sexual Crimes Squad and the Cybercrime Squad.
A number of further incidents which police believe are sexual assaults have been identified.
A police spokeswoman said these matters are being investigated and detectives will continue to methodically work through the material to identify any further incidents and the victims involved.
The investigation remains ongoing and police urge anyone who believes they may have knowledge of these matters to come forward.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
