Melbourne Trainee Doctor Pleads Guilty to Secretly Filming Colleagues in Hospital Bathrooms
July 9, 2026
Victims and support channels are being highlighted, with contact information for sexual assault and mental health support provided in Victoria.
Cho was released on bail last year with parental support and commitments to psychological assistance.
Investigators seized multiple devices containing more than 4,500 videos and evidence of intimate material involving hundreds of victims.
A Melbourne trainee doctor, 28-year-old Ryan Cho, pleaded guilty to 13 charges for secretly filming hundreds of colleagues in hospital toilets and showers between 2021 and 2025, marking a grave breach of trust in medical settings.
The guilty plea covers covert filming across three major Melbourne hospitals where Cho worked during his training, including the Austin Hospital, Royal Melbourne Hospital, and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
Police found about 900 charges stemming from thousands of intimate images and videos, with investigations identifying at least 460 named individuals and over 10,000 files in total.
Authorities identified and categorized victims by name and workplace in seized files, illustrating the scale and systematic nature of the recordings.
The court noted substantial evidence supporting a potential conviction, with 13 charges consolidated from an original 910 charges.
Around 100 victims have lodged human rights complaints against the three hospitals over sexual harassment and workplace discrimination, potentially prompting action by the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Cho faces a three-day pre-sentence hearing at Melbourne’s County Court starting in November, with bail conditions including staying out of hospitals, reporting to police, surrendering his passport, and complying with medical treatment.
His medical registration was suspended in 2025, and victim impact statements are expected during the pre-sentence proceedings.
Bail conditions remain strict, with ongoing reporting requirements and restrictions on accessing hospital facilities and handling recording devices.
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news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site for latest headlines • Jul 9, 2026
Doctor filmed female colleagues using toilet
The Age • Jul 9, 2026
Ex-trainee doctor pleads guilty to filming hundreds of people using hospital toilets