Paedophile child psychiatrist jailed over sexual abuse of patients
A former Perth child psychiatrist, Benjamin Wen, has been sentenced to over 10 years in prison for sexually abusing young patients. The court heard that Wen used his position of trust to perform inappropriate 'puberty checks' on children.
Why it matters
The case underscores the severe consequences of medical malpractice and the long-term psychological impact of abuse on victims within the healthcare system.
Benjamin Wen has been sentenced in the District Court of WA for sexually abusing young patients. ( ABC News: Anne Barnetson )
Link copied Share Share article A former Perth child psychiatrist who sexually abused his young patients and later filmed boys in public toilets has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison.
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Benjamin Wen, 52, touched the boys' genitals on the pretext of conducting "puberty checks" he said were routine at his clinic in Perth's south, between 2012 and 2016.
Benjamin Wen pictured during his trial earlier this year. ( ABC News: David Weber )
Wen was found guilty in the WA District Court in April of multiple charges against 12 victims, including indecent dealing with a child under 13, and persistent sexual conduct with a child under 16.
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