British Man Arrested for Attempting Mock Wedding with Minor at Disneyland Paris

On June 25, 2025, Disneyland Paris became the scene of a troubling event involving a 39-year-old British man who attempted to arrange a mock wedding with a 9-year-old girl. The mock ceremony was set up before the park opened to the public and utilized a number of actors to simulate wedding guests. However, the event was halted when park staff recognized that the "bride" was a minor.

According to Jean-Baptiste Bladier, a prosecutor in the nearby city of Meaux, the police were swiftly notified about the suspicious activity, which was deemed a "fictitious ceremony intended for private filming." The man, a registered sex offender from Britain, allegedly used a stolen Latvian identity along with forged documents to secure his booking.

Bladier revealed that the suspect underwent significant alterations to his appearance to project a different identity and has been charged with fraud, identity theft, and money laundering. Additionally, he has been named as an assisted witness in an ongoing investigation regarding the corruption of a minor. This incident has sparked serious discussions about the safety protocols in place at one of the world’s busiest theme parks, highlighting the critical need for improved safeguards against individuals with criminal backgrounds.