Jacky Jhaj, a 39-year-old British man previously convicted of sexual activity with minors, was charged for organizing a phony wedding where a nine-year-old girl was to play the bride. Jhaj's history includes hiring children for exploitative performances, raising questions about his repeated offenses and the safety measures in place for children in the entertainment industry. He is currently detained in France and has been linked to extensive fraudulent activities.
British Man Charged in Disneyland Mock Wedding Controversy
British Man Charged in Disneyland Mock Wedding Controversy
A British man, Jacky Jhaj, faces serious charges over a mock wedding involving a child at Disneyland Paris, amid allegations of past sexual offenses.
The British paedophile charged in connection with organizing a "mock wedding" featuring a nine-year-old Ukrainian girl in Disneyland Paris has been identified as Jacky Jhaj. This man, who was previously convicted for sexual activities with minors in 2016, was arrested after hiring an actor to portray the girl's father during the staged ceremony.
Jhaj's controversial practices extend beyond this incident. In 2023, he was revealed to have hired hundreds of children as part of a deceptive film premiere in London, where young cast members were encouraged to act in a manner that could be interpreted as inappropriate, without them knowing his true identity. This included instances where teenage girls were directed to scream and reach out to him.
His alarming behaviors continued earlier this year when he held auditions for a new production and was recognized by parents due to the prior BBC investigation. Just days prior to the Disneyland event, it was reported that he was filmed posing in front of a burning mock-up of a BBC News van.
For the mock wedding in Disneyland Paris, Jhaj had organized around 100 French extras while employing covert strategies to disguise his identity. He appeared in a Paris court facing charges related to fraud, breach of trust, money laundering, and identity theft. Reports indicated that for these performances, Jhaj often had professional make-up artists alter his appearance significantly.
Jhaj's placement on the sex offenders register since 2016 reflects the ongoing concerns regarding his actions. Despite this, he has continued to involve children in theatrical productions, which have garnered millions of views on various media platforms before being taken down following advocacy from concerned sources.
Authorities are now investigating how Jhaj managed to fund these elaborate performances, with speculation around expenses exceeding €130,000. Initial findings indicated that the child involved in the mock wedding was not coerced or subjected to violence, adding a complex layer to the investigation. Disneyland Paris has been reported to have been deceived regarding the hiring of the space, which was arranged using a counterfeit identification.
The UK Metropolitan Police are monitoring the situation closely as Jhaj remains in custody in France.
Jhaj's controversial practices extend beyond this incident. In 2023, he was revealed to have hired hundreds of children as part of a deceptive film premiere in London, where young cast members were encouraged to act in a manner that could be interpreted as inappropriate, without them knowing his true identity. This included instances where teenage girls were directed to scream and reach out to him.
His alarming behaviors continued earlier this year when he held auditions for a new production and was recognized by parents due to the prior BBC investigation. Just days prior to the Disneyland event, it was reported that he was filmed posing in front of a burning mock-up of a BBC News van.
For the mock wedding in Disneyland Paris, Jhaj had organized around 100 French extras while employing covert strategies to disguise his identity. He appeared in a Paris court facing charges related to fraud, breach of trust, money laundering, and identity theft. Reports indicated that for these performances, Jhaj often had professional make-up artists alter his appearance significantly.
Jhaj's placement on the sex offenders register since 2016 reflects the ongoing concerns regarding his actions. Despite this, he has continued to involve children in theatrical productions, which have garnered millions of views on various media platforms before being taken down following advocacy from concerned sources.
Authorities are now investigating how Jhaj managed to fund these elaborate performances, with speculation around expenses exceeding €130,000. Initial findings indicated that the child involved in the mock wedding was not coerced or subjected to violence, adding a complex layer to the investigation. Disneyland Paris has been reported to have been deceived regarding the hiring of the space, which was arranged using a counterfeit identification.
The UK Metropolitan Police are monitoring the situation closely as Jhaj remains in custody in France.
