West Sussex man admits paying to see live-streamed child sexual abuse
Robert Pasteiner (76), from Chichester, has pleaded guilty to 36 child abuse offences
Last updated 22nd May 2026
A 76-year-old man from West Sussex has pleaded guilty at Portsmouth Crown Court to 36 child abuse offences, including paying for children in the Philippines to be sexually abused to order.
Robert Pasteiner from Chichester, was identified by the National Crime Agency, after suspicious payments of more than £200,000 were made to the Philippines.
Some of those who were paid included facilitators of live-streamed child sexual abuse who had previously been arrested.
Pasteiner was about to travel to the Philippines from Heathrow Airport in February 2023 when he was arrested.
An investigation of his mobile phone revealed he was planning to invite a 12-year-old girl to his hotel room.
Searches of his luggage turned up perfume, jewellery, condoms and Viagara, alongide Filipino currency and false documents.
Fifteen electronic devices, where six contained indecent images of children, were found at his home.
Pasteiner pleaded guilty to 36 offences at Portsmouth Crown Court, and will be sentenced on 23 July.