French authorities have made several arrests, including the primary suspect, a convicted sexual offender with a pending warrant in the UK.
**British Man Arrested in Disneyland Paris Child 'Mock Wedding' Scandal**
**British Man Arrested in Disneyland Paris Child 'Mock Wedding' Scandal**
A 39-year-old man faces serious charges for orchestrating a mock wedding involving a nine-year-old girl in Disneyland Paris.
The bizarre incident that unfolded at Disneyland Paris has drawn international attention after a 39-year-old British man was charged with crimes related to the organization of a "mock wedding" for a nine-year-old Ukrainian girl. French prosecutors revealed that the suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed, is a convicted sexual offender currently sought in the UK.
The shocking development came to light on Saturday morning when a person, hired to portray the father of the bride, informed authorities about the situation. According to Meaux prosecutor Jean-Baptiste Bladier, this individual reported being paid €12,000 for the role and expressed his dismay upon realizing that the bride was a minor. The girl had only arrived in France two days prior to the incident, but authorities confirmed that she had not experienced any physical or sexual abuse during this event.
Eyewitness accounts from participants portrayed the disturbing nature of the stunt. One woman who was brought in as a guest stated she witnessed a young girl dressed in a wedding gown, leading her to feel "horrific" and even cry. Up to 100 French extras had been recruited for the fake ceremony, which was set to be filmed privately. Reports indicate that the British suspect had reserved a section of Disneyland Paris for several hours, intending to play the groom.
Additionally, investigative findings allege that the organizer underwent professional makeup to alter his appearance drastically. Alongside the British man, three other individuals were arrested: the girl's mother, a 24-year-old Latvian actress hired as the bride's sister, and a 55-year-old Latvian man. At the time of reporting, only the British man remained in custody, while the Latvian actress is a witness in the case.
The prosecutor's statement highlighted that Disneyland Paris had been misled, as the organizer utilized a forged Latvian ID to secure the venue's rental. Although available for private bookings, the price tag for this disastrous mock wedding is estimated to exceed €130,000 (£110,000).
It is noteworthy that the British suspect has a history of prior convictions, including offenses involving minors. He appears on the British database of sexual offenders and is being pursued by legal authorities in the UK due to not complying with statutory requirements. Investigations into this disturbing incident are ongoing, leaving many to question the motivations behind such an outrageous act.
The shocking development came to light on Saturday morning when a person, hired to portray the father of the bride, informed authorities about the situation. According to Meaux prosecutor Jean-Baptiste Bladier, this individual reported being paid €12,000 for the role and expressed his dismay upon realizing that the bride was a minor. The girl had only arrived in France two days prior to the incident, but authorities confirmed that she had not experienced any physical or sexual abuse during this event.
Eyewitness accounts from participants portrayed the disturbing nature of the stunt. One woman who was brought in as a guest stated she witnessed a young girl dressed in a wedding gown, leading her to feel "horrific" and even cry. Up to 100 French extras had been recruited for the fake ceremony, which was set to be filmed privately. Reports indicate that the British suspect had reserved a section of Disneyland Paris for several hours, intending to play the groom.
Additionally, investigative findings allege that the organizer underwent professional makeup to alter his appearance drastically. Alongside the British man, three other individuals were arrested: the girl's mother, a 24-year-old Latvian actress hired as the bride's sister, and a 55-year-old Latvian man. At the time of reporting, only the British man remained in custody, while the Latvian actress is a witness in the case.
The prosecutor's statement highlighted that Disneyland Paris had been misled, as the organizer utilized a forged Latvian ID to secure the venue's rental. Although available for private bookings, the price tag for this disastrous mock wedding is estimated to exceed €130,000 (£110,000).
It is noteworthy that the British suspect has a history of prior convictions, including offenses involving minors. He appears on the British database of sexual offenders and is being pursued by legal authorities in the UK due to not complying with statutory requirements. Investigations into this disturbing incident are ongoing, leaving many to question the motivations behind such an outrageous act.
