In a shocking incident that has sent ripples through both the UK and France, a British man has been charged for allegedly organizing a mock wedding with a nine-year-old Ukrainian girl at Disneyland Paris. The 39-year-old suspect, who is a convicted sexual offender wanted in the UK, was arrested following a report from a concerned guest who claimed he was hired to play the role of the bride's father for €12,000. Authorities confirmed that while the girl, who arrived in France just two days earlier, had not been forced into participating, the circumstances surrounding the event are troubling.
British Man Arrested Over Fake Wedding with 9-Year-Old at Disneyland Paris
British Man Arrested Over Fake Wedding with 9-Year-Old at Disneyland Paris
A 39-year-old British man is facing charges after allegedly orchestrating a mock wedding with a nine-year-old girl at Disneyland Paris, raising serious legal and ethical concerns.
According to Meaux prosecutor Jean-Baptiste Bladier, around 100 extras were enlisted for the mock ceremony, which was slated to be filmed privately. Disturbingly, the man had also hired Disneyland Paris for several hours. Preliminary reports indicated that he had altered his appearance using professional makeup to disguise his identity. Alongside the British man, three other individuals—including the girl's 41-year-old mother and a Latvian woman hired to portray the bride's sister—were taken into custody. However, as of Tuesday, only the British man remains in police custody.
The suspect had appeared before a judge on June 23, facing charges of fraud, breach of trust, money laundering, and identity theft. The prosecutor emphasized that Disneyland Paris had been misled into thinking the event was legitimate, with the suspect utilizing a forged Latvian ID to secure the venue. The faux wedding reportedly cost more than €130,000 (£110,000).
Further investigation revealed the man is listed in the UK's database of sexual offenders and is wanted by British authorities due to non-compliance with registration requirements following previous convictions for sexual offenses against minors. However, the motive behind this elaborate ruse remains unclear, and the investigation is ongoing.
As this unsettling story continues to develop, it has raised significant questions about child safety and the responsibilities of venues when it comes to overseeing events that involve minors.
The legal ramifications of this case may yet unfold as authorities look deeper into the prosecutor's findings.
The suspect had appeared before a judge on June 23, facing charges of fraud, breach of trust, money laundering, and identity theft. The prosecutor emphasized that Disneyland Paris had been misled into thinking the event was legitimate, with the suspect utilizing a forged Latvian ID to secure the venue. The faux wedding reportedly cost more than €130,000 (£110,000).
Further investigation revealed the man is listed in the UK's database of sexual offenders and is wanted by British authorities due to non-compliance with registration requirements following previous convictions for sexual offenses against minors. However, the motive behind this elaborate ruse remains unclear, and the investigation is ongoing.
As this unsettling story continues to develop, it has raised significant questions about child safety and the responsibilities of venues when it comes to overseeing events that involve minors.
The legal ramifications of this case may yet unfold as authorities look deeper into the prosecutor's findings.
