Chao Xu is a 33-year-old Chinese national who has been jailed for life with a 14-year minimum sentence for a series of sexual offenses, including drugging, sexually assaulting, and recording his victims in the UK.

Chao Xu placed hidden cameras in his home, workplace, and public spaces to spy on and record the abuse of his victims. He would drug his victims, often by adding substances to a drink he called the "Spring of Life," before sexually assaulting them.

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Prolific Serial Rapist Jailed for Life After Drugging and Filming Victims

Q: How many victims does Chao Xu have?

The police believe Chao Xu may have "hundreds more" unidentified victims and have urged any women who had contact with him to come forward.

14 Nov

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Chao Xu, 33, jailed for life with 14-year minimum for serial sexual offenses
Placed hidden cameras to spy on and record abuse of women in his home, workplace, and public
Police believe he may have "hundreds more" unidentified victims

Prolific Serial Rapist Jailed for Life After Drugging and Filming Victims

In a shocking case, a serial rapist suspected of being one of the UK's worst sex offenders has been jailed for life with a 14-year minimum sentence. Chao Xu, a 33-year-old Chinese national, was convicted of a series of sexual offenses after placing hidden cameras in his home, workplace, and even public spaces to spy on and record the abuse of his victims.

Xu, who came to the UK in 2016 to study law, had targeted young Chinese students and regularly hosted networking events that he used as a cover to carry out his "calculated" crimes. The Metropolitan Police believe he may have "hundreds more" unidentified victims and have urged any women who had contact with Xu to come forward.