Chinese Student Zhenhao Zou Jailed for Life for Raping 10 Women in UK and China

Conviction and Sentencing

• ⚖️ Zhenhao Zou, a Chinese student, has been sentenced to life in prison by a London court for drugging and raping 10 women.
• 🗓️ The sentencing occurred on Thursday, with Zou found guilty in March of 28 offenses, including 11 counts of rape.
• 📅 He received a minimum term of 24 years, excluding time already spent in custody.

Modus Operandi

• 📱 Zou used online platforms and dating apps to lure women to his home under the guise of drinks or studying.
• 💊 He would then drug the women before filming himself raping and sexually assaulting them while they were unconscious.

Scale of Offending

• 🌍 The offenses spanned both Britain and China, with Zou originally from GuangDong Province.
• 📹 Police discovered hundreds of videos and millions of messages on his devices, confirming offenses in both countries.
• 🚨 The sheer scale of his offending makes him one of the most prolific predators encountered by law enforcement.

Investigation and Background

• 📍 Zou moved to the UK in 2017 and was studying for a PhD at University College London.
• 🔍 Police found drugs and hidden cameras in his South London apartment after a woman came forward to report him.
• 🗣️ Detective Inspector Richard McKenzie described Zou as a