Convicted Paedophile Behind Bizarre Social Media Stunts Arrested at Disneyland Paris

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The man behind a series of bizarre social media stunts, including a fake wedding at Disneyland Paris, has been arrested and charged with fraud, breach of trust, money laundering, and identity theft. Jaskarn "Jacky" Jhaj, 39, posed as a 22-year-old groom in a fake wedding ceremony, which was attended by hundreds of guests and featured a professional musician and a cake. The Londoner has a track record of bad-taste hoaxes and was previously jailed for four years in 2016 for grooming and sexually assaulting two 15-year-old girls.

Key Takeaways:

  • Jhaj was arrested at Disneyland Paris after staging a fake wedding ceremony, with over 100 guests in attendance.
  • The "groom" hired professional make-up artists to disguise his appearance, and the "bride" was a 9-year-old girl who was unable to walk in her high heels.
  • Jhaj was previously jailed for four years in 2016 for grooming and sexually assaulting two 15-year-old girls.
  • He has a history of staging fake events, including a 2023 fake funeral with an empty coffin and a fake red-carpet scene in London's West End.
  • Jhaj has been fined £1,500 at Isleworth Crown Court for breaching notification requirements and a sexual harm prevention order.
  • The source of funding for his expensive stunts remains a mystery.
  • Jhaj is being investigated for "corruption of a minor" and is accused of running a scam involving a fake wedding ceremony.
  • The girl's mother was also arrested and reportedly said she wanted her daughter to feel like a Disney "princess" for the day.

Statistics:

  • £111,000: The amount of money Jhaj paid to stage the fake wedding ceremony at Disneyland Paris.
  • 2016: The year Jhaj was previously jailed for four years for grooming and sexually assaulting two 15-year-old girls.
  • 90 children and dozens of teenage extras: The number of people hired to provide a crowd for a fake red-carpet scene in London's West End.
  • PS1,500: The fine Jhaj was given at Isleworth Crown Court for breaching notification requirements and a sexual harm prevention order.

Sources:

  • Mail Online
  • Le Parisien
  • BFM (French broadcaster)