Johannesburg – Police have arrested a 25-year-old female web designer whose boyfriend – Darren Wilken – remains in custody after he was found with millions of images and videos of sexual abuse of children.
Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk said the woman was arrested in Houghton, Johannesburg, on Thursday, (23 January 2025).
The arrested web designer faces charges of possession of child pornography and money laundering.
Her arrest follows the takedown of her 35-year-old boyfriend, Darren Wilken, who was arrested last week during a joint operation conducted by the national and Gauteng provincial Serial and Electronic Crime Investigations (SECI) Units in Midrand.
“An intensive investigation by the SECI Units uncovered evidence linking the woman to criminal activities, including the possession of an estimated 10 million child pornography images and videos,” said Lieutenant Colonel Van Wyk.
“These materials were discovered on various electronic devices seized during an operation on Friday, (17 January 2025).”
The suspect is set to appear before the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday, (27 January 2025).
