The Innaloo man is scheduled to face court on charges related to attempting to import a child-like sex doll from China.

The AFP has reiterated its dedication to fighting child exploitation, including activities involving these dolls, which are legally considered child exploitation material.

Public awareness campaigns and support services are encouraged to assist those involved or affected by child sexual abuse and online exploitation, with resources available for immediate help.

Australian law enforcement agencies, including the AFP and WA Police, remain committed to combating child exploitation through border enforcement and collaboration with national agencies like the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation.

A 54-year-old man in Western Australia has been charged with attempting to import and possessing child-like sex dolls and child abuse material following an investigation that began in September 2024.

Australian Border Force officers intercepted a parcel containing a child-like sex doll, leading to a search of the man's residence where additional dolls, a mobile phone, and a laptop with alleged child abuse material were seized.

Authorities warn that the use of child-like sex dolls is linked to increased risks of offending against children, including viewing online abuse material and contact sexual offenses, and these dolls are legally classified as child exploitation material.

Experts emphasize that these dolls do not serve as substitutes for offending against real children but can contribute to increased offending behaviors.

The investigation was initiated after the interception of a package addressed to the man, which contained the doll, prompting further police action.

A search of the man's home uncovered three more child-like sex dolls, along with electronic devices containing suspected child abuse material.

AFP Acting Inspector Fleur Jennings highlighted that such dolls are not harmless, citing research indicating their use can desensitize individuals to the harm caused by child sexual abuse.

Forensic examination of devices led to multiple charges, including attempting to possess a child-like sex doll, possessing such dolls, and possessing child abuse material, each carrying a maximum penalty of 15 years' imprisonment.

The man faces serious charges with potential sentences of up to 15 years in jail for each offense related to child-like sex dolls and abuse material.