Rapist serving life may face more assault charges
Summary
Zhenhao Zou, a man convicted of drugging and raping 10 women in London and China, is serving a life sentence. Police have found new evidence and passed allegations involving seven more women to prosecutors, who will decide if more charges are filed.Key Facts
- Zhenhao Zou was jailed for life with at least 24 years to serve after being found guilty of drugging and raping 10 women.
- The crimes happened between September 2019 and May 2023, in both London and China.
- Police believe there may be as many as 50 more victims.
- Seven new allegations of sexual crimes have been sent to the Crown Prosecution Service for review.
- The new evidence includes reports from five women who contacted police after an appeal and two women not identified.
- Zou also was convicted of voyeurism, possession of extreme pornographic images, false imprisonment, and drug possession to commit sexual offences.
- Many crimes were filmed by Zou, but most victims could not be identified.
- Police continue to work with Chinese authorities to gather evidence on assaults that took place in China.
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