The case raises serious concerns about child exploitation and the effectiveness of safety protocols.
**British Man Charged After Organizing Fake Wedding Ceremony to Child at Disneyland Paris**
**British Man Charged After Organizing Fake Wedding Ceremony to Child at Disneyland Paris**
A former offender faces serious allegations for staging a mock marriage involving a minor.
British citizen Jacky Jhaj, previously convicted for sexual offenses, has been charged for orchestrating a fake wedding involving a nine-year-old girl at Disneyland Paris. Jhaj, 39, was arrested at the venue after an actor reported being hired to perform as the father of the bride. Jhaj previously gained notoriety for hiring hundreds of children as part of various staged productions, including a faux film premiere in London, which led to an investigation by the BBC.
The recent incident transpired on the same weekend Jhaj had enlisted around 100 extras for the planned mock ceremony. Reports indicate he was presented in court in Meaux, France, where he faces multiple charges, including fraud and identity theft. A surprising detail from the prosecutor revealed that Jhaj was adeptly disguised, making his appearance unrecognizable.
Jhaj is already listed on the sex offenders register due to past convictions involving two minors in 2016. Following his release from prison, he has continuously engaged in projects involving children, prompting further concern among the authorities and the public. His YouTube channel, which attracted millions of followers, featured various controversial productions, some including secretly filmed footage of one of his victims.
Despite alerts about his inadequate use of platform safety features, several videos stayed accessible for years until action was taken by the BBC last September. Detectives are now probing how Jhaj financed his elaborate and costly events, with reports suggesting that the Disneyland mock wedding may have cost over €130,000 (£110,000). According to the French prosecutor, the child involved was neither coerced nor abused in the mock role, and Disneyland Paris was misled by Jhaj’s fraudulent documentation.
The UK’s Metropolitan Police has initiated communication with French authorities, reiterating that an arrest warrant for Jhaj was already in place due to violations of sexual offense regulations. The situation reflects ongoing challenges in safeguarding vulnerable individuals within creative and entertainment environments, leading to a renewed call for vigilance and robust regulatory measures.
The recent incident transpired on the same weekend Jhaj had enlisted around 100 extras for the planned mock ceremony. Reports indicate he was presented in court in Meaux, France, where he faces multiple charges, including fraud and identity theft. A surprising detail from the prosecutor revealed that Jhaj was adeptly disguised, making his appearance unrecognizable.
Jhaj is already listed on the sex offenders register due to past convictions involving two minors in 2016. Following his release from prison, he has continuously engaged in projects involving children, prompting further concern among the authorities and the public. His YouTube channel, which attracted millions of followers, featured various controversial productions, some including secretly filmed footage of one of his victims.
Despite alerts about his inadequate use of platform safety features, several videos stayed accessible for years until action was taken by the BBC last September. Detectives are now probing how Jhaj financed his elaborate and costly events, with reports suggesting that the Disneyland mock wedding may have cost over €130,000 (£110,000). According to the French prosecutor, the child involved was neither coerced nor abused in the mock role, and Disneyland Paris was misled by Jhaj’s fraudulent documentation.
The UK’s Metropolitan Police has initiated communication with French authorities, reiterating that an arrest warrant for Jhaj was already in place due to violations of sexual offense regulations. The situation reflects ongoing challenges in safeguarding vulnerable individuals within creative and entertainment environments, leading to a renewed call for vigilance and robust regulatory measures.
