Convicted paedophile Jacky Jhaj, 39, from west London, organized a fake wedding to a nine-year-old Ukrainian girl at Disneyland Paris, hiring the park privately and booking actors at great expense. This is the latest in a series of elaborate stunts Jhaj has orchestrated since his 2016 release from prison for sexual activity with 15-year-olds, often involving hiring children and young women to act as his fans at high-profile British landmarks. The BBC has been investigating Jhaj for two years, raising questions about how he funds these events and why his activities weren't prevented despite being on the Sex Offenders Register. French authorities have now charged Jhaj.
Jacky Jhaj: How was a paedophile able to hire Disneyland?
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Convicted paedophile Jacky Jhaj, 39, from west London, organized a fake wedding to a nine-year-old Ukrainian girl at Disneyland Paris, hiring the park privately and booking actors at great expense. This is the latest in a series of elaborate stunts Jhaj has orchestrated since his 2016 release from prison for sexual activity with 15-year-olds, often involving hiring children and young women to act as his fans at high-profile British landmarks. The BBC has been investigating Jhaj for two years, raising questions about how he funds these events and why his activities weren't prevented despite being on the Sex Offenders Register. French authorities have now charged Jhaj.
Trending- 1 2016: Jacky Jhaj found guilty of sexual activity with two 15-year-olds and sent to prison
- 2 2016: Jacky Jhaj's business wound up
- 3 2023: BBC investigation into Jacky Jhaj begins after a tip-off
- 4 2023: Jacky Jhaj organizes fake film premiere in London's Leicester Square
- 5 September (last year): BBC alerts Google, leading to removal of some YouTube videos
- 6 Last weekend (prior to June 28, 2025): Jacky Jhaj organizes fake wedding at Disneyland Paris
- 7 Currently: Jacky Jhaj detained in French custody and charged
- Jacky Jhaj charged by French authorities
- Increased scrutiny on the monitoring of sex offenders
- Questions raised about a lack of safeguarding in entertainment and tech companies
- Videos of stunts removed from YouTube after BBC alert
What: Convicted paedophile Jacky Jhaj organized a fake wedding with a nine-year-old Ukrainian girl at Disneyland Paris, which is the latest in a series of expensive stunts involving hired children and young women acting as his 'fans.'
When: The fake wedding at Disneyland Paris occurred last weekend (prior to June 28, 2025). Jhaj's stunts have been ongoing since his release from prison in 2016. The BBC investigation began in 2023.
Where: Disneyland Paris (France), and various high-profile British landmarks including London's Leicester Square, the British Museum, the Royal Exchange in London, and the University of Oxford (UK).
Why: Jhaj's motivations are unclear, but he appears to revel in infamy and create a false public persona as a successful writer/singer. The article questions how he funds these elaborate stunts and why authorities and online platforms did not prevent them despite his being on the Sex Offenders Register.
How: Jhaj hired Disneyland Paris privately using a fake Latvian ID and booked actors (some paid £10,000). Previously, he recruited up to 200 children and young women via reputable casting agencies for fake film premieres. He uploaded videos of these stunts to YouTube.