Detectives have reportedly discovered thousands of graphic images on a hard drive seized from Dr Ryan Cho, a 27-year-old medical professional arrested for allegedly covertly filming colleagues in hospital bathrooms. Following a thorough investigation, Cho has been rearrested and had his bail revoked today after police uncovered over 4,500 intimate videos that were reportedly recorded without consent in showers and toilets at various hospitals from 2021 to 2025.
During a court proceeding at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, Senior Constable Narelle Baker revealed that these videos were meticulously organised into folders named after specific hospitals, their bathrooms, and numerous alleged victims, primarily female doctors, nurses, and paramedics using the facilities at Austin Hospital, the Royal Melbourne Hospital, and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
In addition to hospital recordings, the investigation also unveiled videos filmed in private residences. Evidence presented in court characterises Cho’s actions as “calculated and obsessed.” The police noted that he dedicated considerable time to surveilling his colleagues, even tampering with bathroom facilities to entice victims into locations where recording devices had been placed. In a significant finding, investigators believe they have footage of Cho installing a camera at the Austin Hospital, captured from a phone that was later found by hospital security in a bathroom.
Further searches of the hospital premises revealed similar hooks used for camera placement in other bathrooms accessible to patients. So far, five victims have been formally identified, although authorities currently lack evidence indicating that any of the recordings were shared. Cho has been uncooperative, refusing to provide access to passwords for multiple devices.
Originally hailing from Singapore, Cho moved to Australia in 2017 to pursue studies at Monash University. Consequently, his medical registration has been suspended, and law enforcement has indicated that additional charges may be forthcoming as more victims come forward. Despite his parents travelling from Singapore to offer a $10,000 surety for his bail, the court denied the request, resulting in Cho’s imprisonment. However, his lawyers have indicated that he may appeal the decision in the Supreme Court, stating that while they cannot comment on the allegations, he has legal options available to him.
For those affected by similar issues, support is accessible through the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service at 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732).