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Chao Xu Pleads Guilty to 24 Sex Offences as Met Police Seek Further Victims

Police continue reviewing seized devices, seeking further victims ahead of sentencing at Woolwich Crown Court.

Overview

  • He admitted four rapes, eight counts of assault by penetration, four sexual assaults, two counts of administering a substance with intent, four counts of voyeurism and two upskirting offences at Woolwich Crown Court.
  • Investigators found hidden cameras including one inside an air freshener, substances associated with drink-spiking and hundreds of intimate images and videos on his devices.
  • Police say the case began after a woman fell ill at a networking event at his Greenwich home in June and was later drugged and raped, leading to his arrest on June 1.
  • Detective Chief Inspector Lewis Sanderson said the inquiry remains active as officers examine large volumes of digital evidence and appeal for further victims to contact them, including via a multilingual Major Incident Public Portal.
  • He was remanded in custody for sentencing at Woolwich Crown Court, with reports differing on whether the hearing is set for 14 October or 14 November.