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Between December 2017 and September 2018, Paul Renwick executed a series of at least nine transactions aimed at obtaining access to disturbing live feeds of child abuse from streamers based in the Philippines.
Paul Renwick
A man has been jailed in the UK after paying thousands of pounds to watch live streams of children being sexually abused in the Philippines.
Paul Renwick, a 60-year-old from the UK, was apprehended by the National Crime Agency (NCA) in August 2021. This arrest followed a thorough investigation that revealed his account was actively used to remit substantial payments to various money service bureaus situated in the Philippines.
He had been in direct communication with facilitators of these abhorrent live streams, paying significant amounts to observe and even direct the abuse of children, some as young as just seven years old.
According to the NCA, finance records suggest he has been engaging in this reprehensible activity since at least 2005, with estimates indicating he has spent over £7,000 in pursuing this illicit content.
In police interviews, Renwick acknowledged transferring funds to the Philippines, referring to the transactions as “live sex shows.” He maintained that he believed the participants in these streams were over 18, yet also disclosed a disturbing sexual interest in girls aged 12 to 14 years old.
A forensic examination of his electronic devices uncovered over 300 indecent images of children, categorized as follows: 45 in Category A, 70 in Category B, 172 in Category C, along with 22 prohibited images and 22 extreme pornographic images.
After evaluating the evidence, Renwick appeared at Northampton Crown Court where he pleaded guilty to three counts of paying for the sexual services of a child. He also admitted guilt to three counts related to the creation of indecent photographs of a child, one count concerning the possession of an extreme pornographic image, and one count related to possessing prohibited images of children.
He was subsequently sentenced to a total of six years in prison, along with a 12-month extended license period and an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order, brought forth by the same court on November 18th.
Danny Waywell, a senior investigating officer with the NCA, remarked: “Our investigation evidenced that Paul Renwick was a prolific offender, directing and paying for the sexual abuse of children since 2005. Renwick may have assumed that the geographical distance shielded his actions from consequences, but the collaborative efforts of the NCA with international partners have brought to light the extensive nature of his criminal activities.”
He concluded, “The NCA will steadfastly continue to pursue justice for victims and hold accountable those involved in child exploitation.”
What are the potential sentences for individuals convicted of child sexual exploitation and possession of indecent images?
Guilty to multiple charges, including those related to child sexual exploitation and possession of indecent images. The court sentenced him to [insert sentence length here], emphasizing the severity of his crimes and the impact on the victims involved. The judge highlighted the need for stringent measures to combat such abhorrent activities and protect vulnerable children from exploitation.
The National Crime Agency continues to work tirelessly to investigate and dismantle networks involved in child exploitation, urging anyone with knowledge of such activities to report them immediately. They reiterated that the fight against online child abuse requires collective effort and vigilance from the community as well.