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Court hears doctor unknowingly communicated with self-described paedophile vigilante

ABC Australia · Jul 3, 2026, 9:19 AM

Key takeaways

  • Dr Chia Liang Saw has 10 alleged victims.
  • A 41-year-old Perth paediatrician alleged to have sexually assaulted child patients was unknowingly communicating online with a self-described paedophile vigilante, a court has heard.
  • Chia Liang Saw is facing 53 charges, including sexual penetration, indecent dealing, indecently recording and using electronic communication to procure a child for sexual activity.

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Dr Chia Liang Saw has 10 alleged victims. (Supplied)

A 41-year-old Perth paediatrician alleged to have sexually assaulted child patients was unknowingly communicating online with a self-described paedophile vigilante, a court has heard.

Chia Liang Saw is facing 53 charges, including sexual penetration, indecent dealing, indecently recording and using electronic communication to procure a child for sexual activity.

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