JASON VASAN FROM SUTTON CONVICTED OF RAPE AND CHILD EXPLOITATION IN LONDON

In a case that has shocked the local community of Sutton and the wider London area, Jason Vasan, a 32-year-old man from Sutton, has been found guilty of heinous crimes involving the exploitation and sexual abuse of a vulnerable young girl. The conviction was announced after a detailed trial at Croydon Crown Court, where evidence revealed a disturbing pattern of predatory behavior.

Vasan was accused of luring schoolgirls, including the victim in this case, to perform on adult webcam websites. He promised financial incentives to entice them into participating, exploiting their youth and innocence for his own gain. The court heard that Vasan’s actions were not isolated but part of a broader scheme involving the manipulation and abuse of vulnerable individuals.

He faced multiple charges, including rape, causing child pornography, taking indecent images of a child, and possession of extreme pornography. Vasan had previously pleaded guilty to supplying cannabis, but the recent trial focused on the more serious allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation.

The investigation into Vasan’s activities was initiated by the Metropolitan Police’s Sexual Offences, Exploitation and Child Abuse (SOECA) unit in July 2015. Authorities acted on a tip-off that led them to scrutinize his online activities and personal possessions. During their inquiry, detectives spoke with a girl who had met Vasan while she was residing in a hostel. She recounted that he had supplied her with drugs and coerced her into creating sexually explicit images and videos, which he then posted online for others to view.

Further evidence revealed that Vasan had raped the girl at her home address, adding a deeply disturbing layer to his crimes. Law enforcement officials conducted a thorough search of Vasan’s residence, seizing laptops, mobile phones, and various documents. The digital devices contained messages that corroborated the girl’s account of abuse and exploitation.

Investigators uncovered thousands of sexually explicit videos and images stored on Vasan’s devices, many of which featured the girl in question. Financial investigations also played a crucial role in the case. It was established that Vasan was receiving payments from the adult website, taking a portion for himself and distributing the rest among various women, including the victim. This financial control allowed him to manipulate and dominate his victim, determining when and how much she was paid for her participation.

Vasan’s sentencing is scheduled for January 31, 2017, where he faces a lengthy prison term for his crimes. The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat online exploitation and protect vulnerable individuals from predatory behavior in the digital age.