A former Brisbane teacher has been charged with historical sex offences against children alleged to have occurred more than 30 years ago.
68-year-old Stephen Patrick Andrew Kayser was arrested by detectives from the Morningside Child Protection and Investigation Unit, following extensive investigations as part of Operation Whiskey Mott.
He’s accused of committing 49 offences against 19 young people at a Brisbane educational facility while working as a teacher between 1988 and 1990.
The young people were all between 9 and 10 years of age at the time of the alleged offending.
Operation Whiskey Mott began investigations into historical child sex offences after a formal report was lodged on June 10, 2024.
The man has been charged with 27 counts of indecent treatment of children under 16, 17 counts of taking child for immoral purposes, 5 counts of common assault .
Kayser appeared before Brisbane Magistrates Court today where Magistrate Belinda Merrin granted bail with strict conditions.
“The charges are very serious, the nature of them and sheer number of them, if convicted of the offences a lengthy term of imprisonment would be inevitable,” she said.
Detective Acting Inspector Deanna Geck of the South Brisbane Child Protection and Investigation Unit Crime Group, said police are urging anyone with further information to come forward.
“Crimes against children, who are our most vulnerable, are reprehensible and police are committed to pursuing every avenue of investigation to ensure we seek justice for them.
“I commend all victim-survivors who come forward and help police hold perpetrators to account.
“I want to reassure you that what has happened to you is not your fault and you are not alone, and that there are support services available to you.
“We encourage anyone who has any knowledge of this type of offending, is themselves a victim-survivor of sexual violence or has information to provide in relation to this investigation to come forward.”
Investigations are ongoing and police are providing support to those involved.
The matter was adjourned until September 2.
