NZAuckland police officer Amanuel Molla, 25, has been charged with sexually abusing a child, specifically with committing an indecent act on a girl under 12. The alleged abuse took place off-duty between December 2022 and January 2023. Court documents reviewed by RNZ indicate that the case came to police attention in early 2025 and led to charges being filed in October 2025. Molla has been stood down from his duties pending the court process. The offense could result in up to 10 years in prison. Acting Waitematā District Commander Superintendent Matt Laurenson stated that further comments would not be made.
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