Scott Ian Whittaker, 44, a former retail manager, is facing 12 new charges after additional junior employees came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct.

The charges include eight counts of indecency against individuals under 16, common assault, reckless threats to kill, using the internet to deprave minors, and supplying alcohol to underage persons.Whittaker was previously sentenced to jail for an unrelated crime and was not present in court during the latest hearing.The case originated in 2017 when he allegedly assaulted two teenage girls under his supervision at a Belconnen retail store.Police reopened the investigation after reviewing sexual offence reports and with the support of the initial victims.Whittaker's lawyer entered not guilty pleas, and authorities urge anyone with information about his conduct between 2017-2020 to contact them.The case highlights ongoing concerns about workplace abuse and the justice system's handling of historical allegations.