Auckland police officer charged with child indecency

Monday 31 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 31 Aug, 8:19am

Auckland police officer Amanuel Molla has been charged with doing an indecent act on a girl under the age of 12. The alleged historical offending occurred while the officer was off duty. Molla denies the allegations and has been stood down from his police duties.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Mon 31 Aug, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours

NZ HeraldMon 31 Aug, 5:00am

Auckland police officer Amanuel Molla stood down after child indecency charge (opens in new tab)
1NewsMon 31 Aug, 8:19am

Police officer faces child indecency charge (opens in new tab)