Perth Pediatrician Faces 31 New Charges in Child Exploitation Case, Medical License Suspended

June 19, 2026
Perth Pediatrician Faces 31 New Charges in Child Exploitation Case, Medical License Suspended
  • In Perth, pediatrician Chia Liang Saw, a former consultant at several hospitals including facilities in Nedlands and Midland, faces allegations tied to his workplace.

  • Investigations allege offenses occurred at Saw’s Perth hospital workplaces, with a reported hidden camera in an examination room emerging as part of the case.

  • At the time of the allegations, Saw was employed as a consultant pediatrician at St John of God hospitals across Perth and had served as a clinical lecturer at Curtin University, according to his LinkedIn profile.

  • Saw was charged in May and remains remanded in custody at Hakea Prison, with a bail application scheduled at Perth Magistrates Court.

  • Detectives are appealing to the public through Crime Stoppers for information about this case or similar incidents.

  • Police began an extensive May investigation that identified nine additional victims and broadened the case against the 41-year-old doctor.

  • Saw is set to appear in Perth Magistrates Court on the Friday following the report date.

  • A bail hearing was delayed as prosecutors indicated the case was still developing; Saw is due to reappear for bail considerations.

  • Saw has faced additional charges related to sexual conduct with minors, with 31 new counts added to earlier charges.

  • The new charges include seven counts of indecent dealing with a child under 13, producing child exploitation material, along with other offenses involving older minors and indecent recordings.

  • Police say nine more alleged victims have come forward, following initial charges for sexual conduct with a child and possession of child exploitation material.

  • The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency has suspended Saw’s medical registration amid the allegations, pending the criminal proceedings.

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