Detectives from Caloundra Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a man with rape following extensive investigations.
It will be alleged the man engaged in conversations with a woman through an online dating app between 15 and 20 February and attended her Nirimba address on 21 February, where he proceeded to sexually assault her.
It will be further alleged the man posted an incorrect age for himself online.
A 35-year-old Meridan Plains man has since been charged with one count of rape and one count of contravening order about information necessary to access information stored electronically.
He was due to face Caloundra Magistrates Court on 6 March.
Investigations are ongoing and police believe there may be further people who may have knowledge or information about this matter and other incidents.
Anyone who has information to provide in relation to this investigation is urged to come forward directly to police or anonymously through Crimestoppers.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
