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Paedophile Who Staged Fake Disneyland Wedding Jailed Amid Inmate Attacks

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A British man, identified as 40-year-old Jacky Jhaj, has been accused of staging a fake wedding at Disneyland Paris involving a nine-year-old girl. The incident, which occurred in June, sparked concerns about child safety and sparked a media frenzy. Jhaj's lawyer claims that the event was a film shoot, but prosecutors have charged him with fraud, breach of trust, money laundering, and identity theft.

Jhaj has been held in custody at the Meaux-Chauconin prison since his arrest, facing a total of 16 charges related to the fake wedding, including the use of a false identity and breach of trust. His lawyer, Etienne Arnaud, has requested judicial supervision, citing media attention and pressure from inmates.

Key Takeaways:

  • Jacky Jhaj, a 40-year-old British man, staged a fake Disneyland wedding in Paris involving a nine-year-old girl, sparking concerns about child safety and sparking a media frenzy.
  • Jhaj is facing 16 charges related to the fake wedding, including fraud, breach of trust, money laundering, and identity theft.
  • His lawyer, Etienne Arnaud, claims that Jhaj was an actor in the film shoot and not the organiser.
  • Jhaj is also wanted in Britain for failing to comply with the obligations of the British sex offenders register after being convicted of multiple sexual offences against children.
  • He was previously jailed for four years in 2016 for engaging in sexual activity with two 15-year-old girls.
  • Jhaj has a history of staging elaborate stunts involving children and young women, including a fake funeral and a film shoot in Leicester Square.

Statistics:

  • The fake Disneyland wedding, which cost around €130,000 (£113,400), involved approximately 100 extras, including some who were child actors.
  • Jhaj had been convicted of 16 charges related to the fake wedding, including fraud, breach of trust, money laundering, and identity theft.
  • He is also wanted in Britain for failing to comply with the obligations of the British sex offenders register after being convicted of multiple sexual offences against children.
  • Jhaj was jailed for four years in 2016 for engaging in sexual activity with two 15-year-old girls.
  • Since his release, Jhaj has staged numerous large-scale stunts involving young women and children.

Sources:

  • Le Parisien
  • Metropolitan Police
  • Isleworth Crown Court
  • Backstage
  • The London Oratory
  • BBC
  • Twitter user: Louis Emmanuel/Handout

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