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Zhenhao Zou Faces Second Trial After More Victims Emerge

Evidence from 1,270 hidden videos has prompted prosecutors to prepare fresh charges following 24 new allegations.

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Overview

  • Zou was convicted in March of 11 counts including rape, false imprisonment and voyeurism and received life imprisonment with a minimum term of 24 years.
  • Since his sentencing, at least 24 additional women have reported assaults and police are examining 58 identified rape recordings with suspicions the total victim count may exceed 60.
  • Investigators seized 1,270 videos and 1,660 hours of footage captured on concealed cameras in Zou’s London flat during a January 2024 raid.
  • Detectives and Crown Prosecution Service lawyers are collaborating on new charges as several recent complainants have provided formal statements deemed admissible for a second trial.
  • Judge Rosina Cottage condemned Zou’s actions as a “campaign of rape” and highlighted the enduring psychological harm inflicted on his victims.