Melbourne man charged with grooming, raping WA girl he allegedly met online gaming
A 31-year-old Melbourne man has been extradited to Perth to face charges of sexually assaulting a girl he met through online gaming. Police are using the case to urge parents to monitor their children's online interactions.
Why it matters
The case underscores the dangers of online grooming within gaming communities and highlights the need for increased parental oversight of digital platforms.
The man arrived in Perth yesterday after being extradited from Victoria. ( Supplied: WA Police )
Link copied Share Share article A Melbourne man has been remanded in custody after being extradited to Perth to face charges of sexually assaulting a girl he allegedly met on social media and through online gaming.
Police said Gumarn Yenpensook Coldicott, 31, dealt with the teenager online before flying to Perth to meet her in September 2025.
He has been accused of indecent dealing, making an indecent recording and three counts of sexual penetration of a child, over the age of 13 and under 16.
The girl, from WA's Kimberley region, came forward in January this year and reported the crimes, according to detectives.
The man is facing five charges, including three counts of sexual penetration of a child. ( Supplied: WA Police )
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