Sentencing Date Set For Former Swansea MP Milton Orkopoulos

BY OLIVIA DILLON

A date has been set for former Swansea MP Milton Orkopoulos to be sentenced. 

The 66-year-old was earlier this year found guilty of 26 sexual abuse and drug charges. 

The incidents involved four boys from the Lake Macquarie and Mid Coast areas, and took place between 1993 and 2003. 

He joined Sydney's Downing Street Centre District Court via videolink on Friday the 25th of August, to hear three of the four victims read impact statements. 

He's due to be sentenced on the 17th of November 2023. 

Image: Newcastle Herald

 

Disgraced Former Swansea MP Milton Orkopolous Found Guilty of Sexual Assault and Drug Supply

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Disgraced former Swansea MP Milton Orkopoulos has been found guilty of 26 more child sexual assault and drug offences, almost 15 years after his last sentence was handed-down. 

After a five week trial in Sydney's Downing Street District Court, a jury has found him guilty of 11 counts of sexual intercourse with a person aged between 10 and 16, and multiple counts of indecent assault and supplying cannabis.

Mr Orkolplous had pleaded not guilty to all charges, and was acquitted of only two. 

It's believed after spending almost 15 years behind bars, Mr Orkopolous is facing at least another decade in goal. 

Image: Damian Shaw

UPDATE! Milton Orkopoulos Arrested On Further Charges, Causing Boy Under 14 to Participate in Child Prostitution

BY ISABEL EVERETT

Former Swansea MP and convicted paedophile, Milton Orkopoulos, has been charged with further offences, following an investigation into historic sexual assault offences in the Lake Macquarie region.

Lake Macquarie detectives attended Sydney's Long Bay Jail after an alleged victim came forward, and arrested the 62-year-old man at around about 11am on Monday June 15th.

In January 2020, detectives from Lake Macquarie Police District established Strike Force Glenwarrie to investigate allegations of historic sexual and indecent assault offences against two juvenile boys from the early 1990s, and throughout the decade allegedly known to Mr Orkopoulous.

"As you expect coming forward in relation to a sexual offence is something that is extremely traumatic and distressing," Lake Macquarie Police District Commander Superintendent, Danny Sullivan said.

"Here in the command we are very thankful for the courage that's been shown by the people in relation to this."

 "We're working very closely with them and not only do we investigate the criminal aspect but we work with those victims around counselling and support."

He has since been charged with 15 offences including:

• Aggravated indecent assault – victim under the age of 16 years (x5)
• Commit act of indecency with person under 16 years
• Aggravated indecency – victim under 16 & under authority offender
• Aggravated sexual assault – victim under the age of 16 years (x5)
• Cause child under 14 to participate in child prostitution (x3)

Police will allege the man sexually and indecently assaulted two juvenile boys known to him on separate occasions in the 1990s at locations in Lake Macquarie and on the Mid North Coast.

In regards to the child prostitution charges, Superintendent Sullivan said,

"These are very difficult matters, and will be fully put before the court."

Orkopoulous is already behind bars for violating his parole in February, after serving 11 years for 30 child sex and drug offences.

He was refused bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court via video link on Tuesday 16 June.

Investigations under Strike Force Glenwarrie are continuing.

"I'd encourage any person or a witness to come forward and contact Lake Macquarie detectives or contact crime stoppers" Superintendent Sullivan said.

     

 Lake Macquarie Police District Commander Superintendent, Danny Sullivan. 

Former Swansea MP, Milton Orkopoulos Arrested on Further Historical Sexual Assault Offences

BY ISABEL EVERETT

Former Swansea MP and convicted paedophile, Milton Orkopoulos, has been charged with further offences, following an investigation into historic sexual assault offences in the Lake Macquarie region.

Lake Macquarie detectives attended Sydney's Long Bay Jail after an alleged victim came forward, and arrested the 62-year-old man at around about 11am on Monday June 15th.

In January 2020, detectives from Lake Macquarie Police District established Strike Force Glenwarrie to investigate allegations of historic sexual and indecent assault offences against two juvenile boys in the 1990s.

He has since been charged with 15 offences including:

• Aggravated indecent assault – victim under the age of 16 years (x5)
• Commit act of indecency with person under 16 years
• Aggravated indecency – victim under 16 & under authority offender
• Aggravated sexual assault – victim under the age of 16 years (x5)
• Cause child under 14 to participate in child prostitution (x3)

Police will allege the man sexually and indecently assaulted two juvenile boys known to him on separate occasions in the 1990s at locations in Lake Macquarie and on the Mid North Coast.

Orkopoulous is already behind bars for violating his parole in February, after serving 11 years for 30 child sex and drug offences.

He was refused bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court via video link on Tuesday 16 June.

Investigations under Strike Force Glenwarrie are continuing.

Milton Orpkopoulos Picture dailytelegraph.com.au

Milton Orkopoulos Faces Court Accused Of Parole Breaches

BY IAN CROUCH

Former Swansea Mp and convicted paedophile, Milton Oorkopoulos has faced court accused of breaching his parole conditions.

It's alleged the 62-year-old opened an Instagram account on January 5 but only notified authorities 3 days later.

A second charge allegedly relates to talking to a child while on a telephone call with one of his adult children.

The matter has been adjourned until February 5.

Meanwhile the State Parole Board met yesterday and has reserved its decision on whether to revoke the former MP's parole until the outcome of the court proceedings.

Milton Orpkopoulos faced Waverely Court on Wednesday. Picture dailytelegraph.com.au

UPDATE! Lawyers say Convicted Paedophile and Former Swansea MP Milton Orkopoulos is "Confused and Nervous " about New Charges

BY IAN CROUCH

The Lawyer of former Swansea MP and convicted pedophile, Milton Orkopoulos, says he is "confused and nervous" about his arrest this morning.

The 62-year-old was arrested at 7.00am on Wednesday at Malabar and is being held at Maroubra Police Station .

Lawyer, Omar Juweinat, told the AAP,  "It sounds like it relates to, and I am yet to formally find out, his use of electronic devices and possible the use of an application called WhatsApp." 

"As one could expect, (Orkopoulos) is really confused and nervous about the dilemma he is currently facing."

AAP reports the arrest is not related to any breach of parole conditions.

EARLIER

Former Swansea MP and convicted paedophile, Milton Orkopoulos faces more time behind bars after allegedly breaching parole.

The 62-year-old was released from Long Bay Gaol in December after serving more than 10 years for child drug and sex offences.

It's alleged he set up a social media account without approval.

Authorities discovered the breach when he told them he was trying to find online content about Portuguese soccer star Christiano Ronaldo.

Orkopolous is due to face court on March 4 accused of failing to comply with reporting conditions.

Milton Orkopoulos Leaving Long Bay Gaol In December. Picture Bianca Di Marchi