Teacher accused of plotting to drug two children denied bail

A Sydney teacher accused of plotting to drug and sexually exploit two children was refused bail and remains in custody, with his next court appearance scheduled for March 12.

A teacher in Sydney has been charged after police say they found messages that allegedly show plans to drug and sexually exploit two children. Prosecutors described the alleged communications as abhorrent and told a magistrate the accused had taken steps to allow harm to occur. The teacher was denied bail at a virtual hearing and remains in custody. His next appearance is scheduled for March 12 at Waverley Local Court. Key facts: - Police allege messages between the accused and a co‑accused show plans to drug and sexually exploit two minors. - The teacher was refused bail after prosecutors said he posed a danger to the alleged victims and the community and might interfere with witnesses. - The teacher’s next court date is March 12 at Waverley Local Court; the co‑accused is due to appear on February 4. Summary: The employer has stood the teacher down and removed references to him from social media while the matter proceeds through the courts. A co‑accused faces separate charges and remains on remand. The legal process is ongoing and the teacher will next appear on March 12.