Serial Rapist Zou Zhenhao Jailed: A Case of Predatory Behavior Spanning Continents

A Chinese national, Zou Zhenhao, has received a life sentence with a minimum term of 24 years for his crimes, which included drugging and raping women across the UK and China. The case has shocked authorities, with a senior police officer describing Zou as one of the most prolific predators they have ever encountered. The evidence included hundreds of hours of video recordings of the assaults, and many more potential victims were identified. Judge Rosina Cottage stated that Zou presented a significant risk and had a clear intent to assert power and control over women. Victim impact statements revealed the lasting psychological damage caused by the attacks. Zou, who was pursuing a PhD in the UK, used online platforms to lure his victims and possessed a collection of incriminating evidence. His actions underscore the severity and pervasiveness of his criminal behavior.