Canberra Hospital cleaner charged with stalking, harassing female colleagueMBy Monte BovillTopic:Courts1h ago1 hours agoSat 10 May 2025 at 3:03amThe man allegedly used internal IT systems to harass the woman. (ABC News: Tobias Hunt)In shortA 31-year-old man has been charged with stalking and harassing a female colleague at Canberra Hospital. Police allege he used the hospital's IT systems to send the woman death threats. What's next? The man has been refused bail in the ACT Magistrates Court and will return to court later this month. abc.net.au/news/canberra-hospital-staffer-charged-with-stalking-colleague/105277534Link copiedShareShare articleA Canberra Hospital worker who allegedly stalked and threatened to kill a female colleague has been denied bail.Police allege Santhoshreddy Khambam, 31, used the hospital's IT systems to send harassing messages and death threats to his colleague between April and May this year.It's also alleged the man followed the woman while she was working, including to areas of the hospital he had no reason to be in.The Belconnen man was arrested on Friday night and faced the ACT Magistrates Court on Saturday charged with stalking and using a carriage service to harass.The court heard he was employed as a cleaner at the hospital.'I will kill you one day'An application for bail was made, with the man's lawyer telling the court he had no prior criminal history.Sexual assault support lines:1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732Men's Referral Service: 1300 766 491Lifeline (24-hour crisis line): 131 114Victims of Crime Helpline: 1800 819 817Full Stop Australia: 1800 385 578But prosecutors argued bail should be denied because of the "concerning" nature of the messages he sent. The court heard the man had an "obsession" with the woman that switched when she showed no interest in him.The man said "I will kill you one day" in a message he sent to the woman, the court heard.Magistrate Glenn Theakston said the court needed to take the threats seriously."There is a very real risk to the complainant," he said."It is difficult to have any confidence the defendant would comply with bail conditions."The court heard his employment at the hospital has now ceased.Bail was refused and the man will return to court later this month.Posted 1h ago1 hours agoSat 10 May 2025 at 3:03am, updated 1h ago1 hours agoSat 10 May 2025 at 3:19amShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Top Stories'Third party' vote looks set to beat CoalitionTopic:ElectionsPhoto shows A triangular chart showing an example of some electorates shifting from LNP to 'Other candidates' at the 2025 federal electionTrump says he has a new plan for Gaza. Who is he listening to?BAnalysis by Brad RyanPhoto shows A composite image of Itamar Ben-Gvir, Donald Trump and Bezalel Smotrich.Labor win turns sour as the bloody realpolitik takes centre stageLAnalysis by Laura TinglePhoto shows Two men in orange hi vis vest, with one holding up a dollar coinPakistan launches retaliatory strikes against India as conflict intensifiesTopic:Unrest, Conflict and WarPhoto shows Thumbnail Pakistan missileIndia's retaliation to terror attacks is a changed strategy. But is it working?Analysis by Hannah JosePhoto shows Two of India's French-made Rafale fighter jets in lockstep in the sky at Aero India 2021.Related storiesMan who stole thousands from Flight Centre facing extradition to ACTTopic:CourtsPhoto shows The ACT Supreme Court towards dusk.'Let's keep this a secret': Canberra cafe manager accused of raping 15yoTopic:CourtsPhoto shows The ACT law courts building at night.Related topicsCanberraCourtsCrimePoliceTop Stories'Third party' vote looks set to beat CoalitionTopic:ElectionsPhoto shows A triangular chart showing an example of some electorates shifting from LNP to 'Other candidates' at the 2025 federal electionTrump says he has a new plan for Gaza. Who is he listening to?BAnalysis by Brad RyanLabor win turns sour as the bloody realpolitik takes centre stageLAnalysis by Laura TinglePakistan launches retaliatory strikes against India as conflict intensifiesTopic:Unrest, Conflict and WarIndia's retaliation to terror attacks is a changed strategy. But is it working?Analysis by Hannah JoseJust InLabor's David Smith takes the lead in tight race for ACT seat of Bean Topic:Australian Federal Elections1m ago1 minutes agoSat 10 May 2025 at 4:31amHunt rules himself out of Origin, says Broncos replacement is 'obvious'LIVE38m ago38 minutes agoSat 10 May 2025 at 3:54amMan arrested after 65-year-old found dead in Sydney's westTopic:Homicide1h ago1 hours agoSat 10 May 2025 at 3:23am'I will kill you one day': Hospital cleaner charged with stalking colleagueTopic:Courts1h ago1 hours agoSat 10 May 2025 at 3:19amMore Just InBack to top