Businessman admits sending indecent material to 14-year-old girl<\/p>\n
A 21-year-old businessman admitted in court to sending indecent photos and videos to a 14-year-old girl and inviting her to engage in sexual activities.<\/p>\n
The court heard that the accused had been chatting with the girl and, during the course of those exchanges, sent her indecent material.<\/p>\n
Accompanied by her father, she went to the Qawra police station to file a report. Police then tracked down the accused, arrested him at his home and brought him to court, where he admitted the charges.<\/p>\n
The defence informed the court that the accused had started attending sessions with a psychotherapist in an effort to address issues linked to the case. They also requested the preparation of a pre-sentencing report before punishment is handed down.<\/p>\n
A request for bail was made and upheld by the court. Among other conditions, the accused must sign the bail book twice a week, observe a curfew between 11pm and 6am and steer clear of the Buġibba area where the complainant resides. The court also ordered a publication ban on the accused’s identity.<\/p>\n
The court also imposed a €2,000 deposit and an €8,000 personal guarantee.<\/p>\n
Inspectors Marshall Mallia and Warren Galea prosecuted, assisted by lawyer Cynthia Tomasuolo.<\/p>\n
Lawyers Arthur Azzopardi and Jacob Magri appeared for the accused.<\/p>\n