One of the young men who allegedly escaped from Malmsbury Youth Justice Center in regional Victoria on Saturday night has now been tracked down by police.
Shamus Touhy, 22, and Matthew Piscopo, 19, allegedly broke out of the Mollison Street facility in Malmsbury about 11.30pm on August 6.
After allegedly being on the run for more than 24 hours, Piscopo was arrested on Monday at a residential address in Ballarat about 10.30am, police said.
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He was taken into custody without incident, and will face Ballarat Magistrates Court today before being returned to custody.
He faces charges of escaping lawful custody and criminal damage.
Touhy currently remains on the run.
He is described as 170cm tall with a thin build, and red medium length hair.
Shamus Touhy, 22 years old. Credit: Victoria PoliceMatthew Piscopo, 19 years old has now been located by police. Credit: Victoria Police
He is known to frequent the Ballarat area and is not believed to be violent.
Police however have still advised members of the public not to approach him.
“Any escape is taken very seriously and the safety of the community is of paramount concern,” a spokesperson from the Department of Justice and Community Safety said.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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Police are investigating an unprovoked attack at a McDonald’s restaurant in Melbourne’s northwest that has resulted in the victim requiring reconstructive surgery to his face.
It’s understood a 49-year-old Keilor man was on the patio area outside the Keilor Park Drive McDonald’s outlet just after midnight on the morning of July 8.
The Keilor Park Drive McDonald’s outlet. Credit: Google Maps
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Two men who were exiting the restaurant walked past the man, before one of them returned to confront the 49-year-old.
The unknown man, without provocation, then struck the victim in the face, causing him to lose consciousness.
The victim suffered a shattered cheek that required reconstructive surgery.
The man police believe may be able to assist with their enquiries. Credit: Victoria PoliceThe man is seen on CCTV approaching the victim without any provocation. Credit: Victoria Police
Police have released an image and CCTV footage of a man who they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
He is described as Caucasian in appearance, with light brown hair and a beard, and was wearing a white hoodie and black pants.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
A 24-year-old Australian man has been identified as the alleged mastermind behind intrusive spyware used by domestic violence perpetrators and other criminals.
The Melburnian was only 15 years old when he allegedly created the ‘Imminent Monitor’ Remote Access Trojan (RAT) which, once installed, allowed perpetrators to control victims’ computers, steal their personal information, and turn on their webcams and microphones.
The program cost about $35, and was allegedly advertised on an online forum dedicated to hacking.
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About 14,500 people across 128 countries purchased the software for use, leading the Australian Federal Police to believe there were tens of thousands of victims of the spyware globally.
In Australia, more than 200 people bought the software, including 14 PayPal users who had previous or active domestic violence orders against them.
Another purchaser was listed on the Child Sex Offender Register.
In a world first, the AFP uncovered not only the software’s users, but also identified the spyware victims, of which there were 44 in Australia.
Cybercrime operations commander Chris Goldsmid said a key element of the software was its covered nature.
“Cybercrime isn’t just a crime against computers or computer networks … these crimes have real-world impacts, including facilitating stalking and domestic violence offending.”
Thirteen people were arrested globally and more than 430 devices were seized.
A 24-year-old Melbourne man has been arrested, accused of creating hacking software which allowed people to spy on others. Credit: AFP
On July 6, the alleged creator was served with a summons to face six charges for his alleged role in creating, selling, and administering the software between 2013 and 2019.
Police will allege the man made up to $400,000 from selling the malware, and most of it was spent on consumable and disposable items like food delivery services.
A 42-year-old woman at the Frankston home was also charged with dealing with the proceeds of crime.
Police launched Operation Cepheus in 2017 when the FBI and a cybersecurity firm alerted Australian Federal Police to a suspicious Remote Access Trojan.
The resulting global investigation included more than a dozen law enforcement agencies in Europe.
“This operation is a testament to the importance of working together with the private sector and our law enforcement partners both internationally and domestically to tackle cybercrime in an increasingly digital world,” Goldsmid said.
The Australian Federal Police shut down the software in 2019 and stopped it operating on all devices across the globe.
Police investigations into the matter continue.
If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit1800RESPECT.org.au.In an emergency, call 000.Advice and counseling for men concerned about their use of family violence:Men’s Referral Service1300 766 491.
