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Horrific crimes of serial rapist thought to be one UK’s worst ever sex offenders

Chao Xu placed hidden cameras around his flat and workplace to film women
Chao Xu placed hidden cameras around his flat and workplace to film women (Metropolitan Police)
  • Chao Xu, a 33-year-old serial rapist, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 14 years for drugging, sexually assaulting and recording his victims.
  • Xu used hidden cameras in household items and at his workplace, and also engaged in 'upskirting' women at London Bridge underground station.
  • He targeted young Chinese students by hosting networking events, where he would spike their drinks with drugs like GHB and Scopolamine before assaulting them.
  • Xu pleaded guilty to 24 sexual offences against at least 12 victims over three years, though police suspect he may have hundreds more.
  • The Metropolitan Police have urged any potential victims to come forward, providing contact details for their ongoing investigation.
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