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Fake Child Wedding at Disneyland Paris Triggers Ongoing Fraud Investigation

Prosecutors will focus on suspected fraud related to the event’s deceptive privatization of the park.

Overview

  • Disneyland Paris cast members stopped the unauthorized dawn ceremony at Sleeping Beauty Castle when they spotted a nine-year-old Ukrainian girl in bridal attire.
  • Authorities arrested four people in connection with the stunt and have since released two suspects after confirming no violence occurred.
  • The main organizer, a 22-year-old British man, and a 24-year-old Latvian woman remain in custody on allegations of fraud and money laundering.
  • Prosecutors say false identity documents and a fake Latvian nationality were used to secure the €130,000 private hire of the park.
  • A medical examination confirmed the child was unharmed and investigators are reviewing footage intended for social media.