Sex offender arrested after attempted 'mock wedding' with child at Disneyland Paris

Authorities in France arrested a convicted sex offender who reportedly attempted to stage a "mock wedding" with a 9-year-old Ukrainian girl at Disneyland Paris in which he played the groom.

Meaux prosecutor Jean-Baptiste Bladie said a 39-year-old British man allegedly organized a stunt marriage ceremony on Saturday, June 21, paying Disneyland Paris to hold the event, according to BBC. Around 100 people were hired to be extras in the staged ceremony that cost around €130,000 (over $151,000) so it could be filmed in a private capacity.

The young girl arrived in France two days earlier was not harmed in any way and was not forced to play the bride, BBC reported. Staff said she was dressed as a bride, wearing white and having her hair done. A park guest who was hired to play the bride's father alerted staff, who called the police.

The suspect reportedly used a stolen Latvian ID and fabricated documents to book the event through Disney, the New York Times reported. He is reportedly being charged with fraud, money laundering and identity theft.

Bladier accused the man of wearing professional makeup so he would not appear as himself, BBC reported.

3 others arrested, including child's mother

Authorities also arrested three others, including the 41-year-old mother of the child, as well as a 55-year-old Latvian man and a 24-year-old Latvian woman who would have played the bride's sister, BBC reported.

Bladier told BBC in a statement that the British man was convicted for previous offenses of a sexual nature against minors and was wanted nationally.

It's unclear at what point in the staged ceremony staff interfered, but an investigation is underway, BBC reported.

Paste BN has reached out to Disneyland Paris and Chessy National Police for comment.

This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccurate headline.