PAUL WOLF FROM CROUCH END CAUGHT IN SHOCKING INTERNET PERVERT SCHEME

In August 2002, a disturbing case emerged involving Paul Wolf, a civil servant working at the heart of the UK government, who was caught engaging in heinous online predatory behavior targeting young girls. Wolf, who resides in Crouch End, North London, was exposed after an undercover investigation by the Sunday Mirror revealed his sinister attempts to lure minors through internet chatrooms.

It all began on a Friday night when an undercover reporter, posing as a 12-year-old girl named Fiona Shy, entered a private chatroom called Schoolgirls, accessed via the internet giant AOL. Within a mere seven minutes of logging on, Fiona was befriended by Paul Wolf, a 49-year-old man who, at the time, was employed at the Foreign Office. Wolf, who has publicly boasted of meeting prominent figures such as Foreign Secretary Jack Straw and Robin Cook, quickly revealed his true intentions.

Wolf's behavior was shockingly brazen. He invited the young girl to his home in Crouch End and openly confessed his desire to expose himself and engage in lewd acts with her. The conversation, which lasted nearly 90 minutes, was filled with disturbing exchanges. Wolf, believing he was speaking to a vulnerable child, made explicit comments about sex, shared personal details, and even offered to teach Fiona about 'the birds and the bees.'

During the chat, Wolf disclosed that he had no formal sex education and expressed a desire to meet up with Fiona, offering to pay her expenses and arrange transportation. He provided detailed directions to his residence and asked for a photograph, which Fiona could not supply. To safeguard the conversation, they agreed on a chat code, 'POS' (Parent on Shoulder), in case Fiona's parents interrupted.

Meanwhile, Fiona was not the only target. As their conversation progressed, she was bombarded with over a dozen messages from other men seeking to contact children, with many immediately following up with lewd suggestions. Wolf, undeterred by these rivals, persisted in his pursuit, explicitly asking if Fiona wanted to see him naked and emphasizing that their secret would be 'VERY PERSONAL.'

He detailed his intentions to carry out acts that, if proven in court, could result in a prison sentence of up to two years and registration as a sex offender. After nearly an hour and a half online, Wolf admitted to the investigator that he was sexually excited by their conversation and confessed that he would be doing 'a very particular thing' when he went to bed that night.

Despite the serious nature of these revelations, the Foreign Office initially refused to confirm Wolf's employment, stating that any allegations would be a matter for the police. However, Wolf's direct telephone voicemail was accessible, and he was later seen meeting the undercover reporter in Crouch End, where he arrived in a minicab and spent 20 minutes attempting to persuade her to return to his house.

Unbeknownst to Wolf, he was under constant surveillance by undercover journalists and photographers. When confronted with the evidence, he did not show remorse. Instead, he admitted, 'I suppose I am a pervert,' and justified his actions by claiming he had been drinking and that his behavior was unreasonable for a man of his age. Wolf also stated he had never been in trouble with the police and claimed he had not undergone any medical treatment related to his fascination with children.

Wolf described his living situation as sharing a three-storey Victorian house with his younger sister. He also mentioned that he had never been married but had had a long-ago relationship. The investigator, posing as Fiona, described him as 'the most disgusting man I have ever met' and expressed her fear about what could have happened if she had been an actual 12-year-old girl falling into his clutches.

In July 2003, over a year after the initial exposure, Wolf was finally dismissed from his position at the Foreign Office. The department confirmed that he had been suspended and on sick leave for six months before being terminated following his confession to attempting to lure the undercover reporter to his home for sexual acts. A Foreign Office spokesperson emphasized their commitment to high standards and stated, 'Mr Wolf has been dismissed.'

Wolf's actions and subsequent dismissal highlight the ongoing dangers posed by online predators and the importance of vigilance. His case remains a stark reminder of the need for strict monitoring and safeguarding measures to protect children from exploitation on the internet.