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Swlj23

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June 2026

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Does anyone have any indication of how long the digital process takes once they move out of the queue and start the process of examining the devices?

Posted Sun July 26, 2026 10:55pmReport post

Happygolucky

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July 2026

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From what I can gather it takes anywhere from 2-12 months. I also think it may factor how many devices was seized, if they have a lot of data on them for example heavily used & if passwords and the passcode was provided on the day. I hear that if not it's a longer process because there's more tools involved to bypass passwords etc.

did he get released on bail / have a triage scan on the day?

Posted Mon July 27, 2026 8:08amReport post

Swlj23

Member since
June 2026

39 posts

On the day he told me the 40+ images were "subseqently checked" on that arrest day, and "were infact NOT ILLEGAL" (he used capitals) and went onto say this is why he wasn't charged with anything on the day.

He was released on bail for 3 months which is now into a second three months (early on). I later saw part of the police report from arrest day thay said the images appeared to be "known IIOC" but he had told me they weren't illegal?!

He said he did give all passwords over.

Posted Mon July 27, 2026 9:25am
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Sunshine&Rainbows

Member since
July 2025

278 posts

For us it took 6 months, but the policr said we would be fast tracked because I had PPD and was under at the time the perinatal mental health team so had fast tracked it to help me, not him.

Posted Mon July 27, 2026 11:31amReport post

Swlj23

Member since
June 2026

39 posts

Was there more to be found when they started looking? He doeesn't seem to think those initial 40+ are going to be charged?

Posted Mon July 27, 2026 12:22pmReport post

H34rtbr0k3n

Member since
November 2025

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This is a horrible situation to be in. Forensics can take months or years and depends on so many variables. My ex hasn't heard a thing, 8 months on, one device, passwords etc provided. As for what he is saying - the bail documents, would be instructive if he lets you see them and that wouldn't put you in a difficult situation. What he is saying really does not add up.

Posted Mon July 27, 2026 1:25pmReport post

Happygolucky

Member since
July 2026

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That doesn't add up to me, because if he had a triage scan on the day which pulled them up then that means something triggered that to be pulled up. My family member had a triage scan on the day and nothing showed besides a telegram chat in regards to roleplay.



i hope he's telling the truth and he's done nothing illegal. this part is the worst (waiting) sending you lots of positive vibes.



also, may I ask what he was questioned for?

Posted Mon July 27, 2026 3:31pm
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Swlj23

Member since
June 2026

39 posts

I don't really understand it all.

He was arrested due to 40+ imagea being flagged.

He then says these were "subsequenty checked" whilst he was at the police station and he says, found to be "not illegal. However, the police report extract I have since seen says these 40+ images appear to be "known IIOC" (on the older age end).

He was then bailed that day with strict conditions. I just don't really understand what to expect from that?

Posted Mon July 27, 2026 3:44pm
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Happygolucky

Member since
July 2026

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I'm sorry to hear that. that sounds so distressing.



if it's known to them then that is illegal. and because it was currently on that phone it's considered "making" and "possessing" I believe? I think sadly he's telling you lies.



they'll probably now perform that forensic scan which will confirm if there's anything else hidden, deleted, etc.

Does it say what category's the images are, and if they're moving? I think depending on that makes it alot more to press a charge.

Posted Mon July 27, 2026 4:02pmReport post

Swlj23

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June 2026

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The part of the rwport I have seen only says the known IIOC part, thr likely ages (16-17) and a couple of the search terms he used to find the downloads. I think they are imaages so I assume rather than moving but I can't be certain, also no indication on catergory that I have seen.

Posted Mon July 27, 2026 4:23pmReport post

Happygolucky

Member since
July 2026

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I think unfortunately with that they'll say he was purposely looking for that sort of thing.

im not sure if you said earlier, but how many devices got seized and did he provide the password and so fourth?



also did you see if it was possession, distributing, making or?

Posted Mon July 27, 2026 4:26pm
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Swlj23

Member since
June 2026

39 posts

As we are already divotced (but have young children)I am not told much, and it seems the small bits he told.me aren't very truthful.

I think it was all downloading - at leaat as far as is known so far.

I am not sure how many devices also, but at least his main phone, laptop and an old ipad and couple old phones the kids would watch stuff on. they searched his place so could be more but I'd guess probably not many more.

Posted Mon July 27, 2026 5:01pm
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Happygolucky

Member since
July 2026

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I think with the proof of his searches etc it'll probably end up going to the cps to prosecute because it looks like he's interested in those things. if you ever need someone to talk to my messages are on.

Posted Mon July 27, 2026 7:13pmReport post


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