In a shocking and distressing incident at Disneyland Paris, a British man has been charged with organizing a mock wedding involving a nine-year-old Ukrainian girl. The 39-year-old suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, is a convicted sexual offender who is wanted in the UK. He was apprehended after police responded to a call from a "guest" hired to play the role of the father of the bride. The hired actor reported he was paid €12,000 but only realized at the last moment that the bride was a minor.
Meaux prosecutor Jean-Baptiste Bladier stated that the girl, who arrived in France just two days prior, was not physically or sexually abused during the event and had not been coerced into the role by anyone involved. Witnesses reported feelings of horror upon witnessing the young girl in bridal attire being carried by an adult woman at the park.
Approximately 100 extras had been enlisted for the wedding, which was meant to be filmed privately. It’s reported that the British man paid for exclusive access to Disneyland Paris for several hours and underwent professional makeup to disguise his appearance. Alongside him, three others were arrested, including the girl's mother and two Latvian accomplices. By Tuesday, only the British man remained in custody, facing multiple charges such as fraud, money laundering, and identity theft.
Prosecutors revealed that the man used a false Latvian ID to secure the venue, leading to Disneyland Paris being misled. Reports indicated that the elaborate mock wedding scheme likely cost upwards of €130,000 (£110,000). Authorities confirmed the British suspect had prior criminal convictions for sexual offenses against children and is presently wanted in his home country for violating legal obligations imposed by his previous convictions. The motives behind this unsettling stunt remain unclear as the investigation continues.
Meaux prosecutor Jean-Baptiste Bladier stated that the girl, who arrived in France just two days prior, was not physically or sexually abused during the event and had not been coerced into the role by anyone involved. Witnesses reported feelings of horror upon witnessing the young girl in bridal attire being carried by an adult woman at the park.
Approximately 100 extras had been enlisted for the wedding, which was meant to be filmed privately. It’s reported that the British man paid for exclusive access to Disneyland Paris for several hours and underwent professional makeup to disguise his appearance. Alongside him, three others were arrested, including the girl's mother and two Latvian accomplices. By Tuesday, only the British man remained in custody, facing multiple charges such as fraud, money laundering, and identity theft.
Prosecutors revealed that the man used a false Latvian ID to secure the venue, leading to Disneyland Paris being misled. Reports indicated that the elaborate mock wedding scheme likely cost upwards of €130,000 (£110,000). Authorities confirmed the British suspect had prior criminal convictions for sexual offenses against children and is presently wanted in his home country for violating legal obligations imposed by his previous convictions. The motives behind this unsettling stunt remain unclear as the investigation continues.
