Aleisha Orr
Perth paediatrician faces further child sex abuse charges
A Perth paediatrician already facing a raft of child sexual assault offences has been charged with a further 15 offences.
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Aleisha Orr
Chia Liang Saw who saw patients with paediatric behavioural issues at locations in Midland and Nedlands was originally charged by child abuse squad detectives on May 29.
Since those matters went to court a further seven victims have been identified. In total he now faces 72 offences relating to 18 victims.
The additional charges include three counts of sexual penetration of a child under 13 years, as well as others of indecent dealings with children, indecently recording children and producing child exploitation material.
After his initial arrest detectives seized a number of electronic devices and data belonging to the accused, which underwent forensic analysis.
He is due to appear before the Perth Magistrates Court on August 6.
Ahpra has suspended his registration and is actively working with WA Police.
A spokesperson previously told Medical Forum: "The Medical Board of Australia has the power to take immediate action to suspend a practitioner if there is a serious risk to public health or safety or it is in the public interest when a practitioner is charged with a serious criminal offence."
Reports can be made via the Safe2Say online reporting platform at wa-police-force-sexcrime.safe2say.com.au/report or by contacting police on 131 444.