Teenage Mother Charged in Banker’s Underage Sex Scandal

Shauntelle Went, an 18-year-old mother of two, has been charged with procuring underage girls for sex in a case linked to the tragic suicide of a prominent banker, Christopher James McCann. The allegations implicate Went in a disturbing incident that has raised significant concerns about the safety and welfare of minors.

According to reports from the Courier Mail, Went is accused of facilitating sexual encounters between McCann, aged 50 and the head of health and social infrastructure at Commonwealth Bank, and two girls aged 14 and 15. The encounters allegedly took place in McCann’s hotel room in Brisbane on May 14, 2025. One of the girls was reportedly living in a residential care home supervised by the Department of Child Safety at the time.

Details of the Allegations

Both Went and McCann have been charged with using electronic communication to procure a child under 16 for a sexual act, an offense that carries a maximum penalty of ten years in prison. Police allege that Went communicated with McCann regarding the arrangement, and while she waited in the hotel foyer, the girls went up to his room. Shortly after, McCann requested that the girls leave.

Following his arrest, McCann was released on bail but was found dead two days later at a location in Springbrook National Park. His death has drawn attention to the pressures faced by individuals involved in high-profile roles, particularly in light of serious legal accusations.

Shauntelle Went’s Background

Went’s life has been marked by trauma and hardship, which may have contributed to her current situation. She became a mother for the first time in 2021 at the age of 14. Her second child was born two years later. Tragically, her younger brother, Aiden Braumann, drowned in April 2021 at the age of 13, an event that profoundly affected her family. Went has publicly expressed her struggles with grief and her attempts to change her life for the better.

Despite her circumstances, Went has been open about her work as a sex worker, which she reportedly began at a young age. She has acknowledged her past mistakes and has stated her desire to improve her life for the sake of her children and family. In a social media post, she noted, “I know that I’ve made bad decisions in the past. But from now on I’m going to be doing whatever I need to do to change.”

In recent weeks, Went has faced significant backlash on social media, particularly after the nature of her charges became public. She has responded defiantly, stating that she earned $16,000 in just two days through her content on the adult platform OnlyFans. This has led to further scrutiny regarding her lifestyle choices and the decisions that have led her to this point.

Went is currently under bail conditions requiring her to reside in Brassall, near Ipswich, and is due back in court on August 4, 2025. The case raises essential questions about the exploitation of vulnerable individuals and the systemic issues surrounding child protection.

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