Stalker Lures 18 Men With Rape Fantasy Hoax

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A convicted stalker weaponized Tinder to lure at least 18 men to his ex-girlfriend’s home for a twisted “rape fantasy,” exposing the dark dangers of unchecked digital abuse.[1][2][3]

Story Highlights

Chester Crown Court convicted 36-year-old Asad Hussain on May 1, 2026, of stalking, assault by beating, and failing to comply with a legal notice after a nine-day trial.[1][2]
Hussain created multiple fake Tinder profiles using his ex-girlfriend’s photos, phone number, email, and home address to solicit strangers for violent sexual acts.[1][3]
At least 18 men arrived at the victim’s home, with four showing up on one night alone, instructed to ignore her “no” as a sign she “wanted it more.”[3][4]
Hussain evaded detection using burner phones, changed car registrations, and discarded devices after police investigation began.[1][2]
Sentencing set for June 2026 highlights rising “digital image-based sexual abuse” trends in the UK and beyond.[1]

Details of the Conviction

Chester Crown Court found Asad Hussain, 36, of Hankinson Avenue in Heald Green, Cheadle, guilty on May 1, 2026, following a nine-day trial. Prosecutors proved he committed stalking involving serious alarm or distress, assault by beating, and failure to comply with a Section 49 Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act notice. Hussain targeted his ex-girlfriend after their breakup in 2024. Police arrested him on October 6, 2024, after linking him to the crimes.[1][2]

Cheshire Police investigators detailed how Hussain first contacted the victim in April 2024 using the alias “Mick Renney.” Their relationship turned controlling, ending in May 2024. He then escalated by creating fake Tinder profiles in July 2024, impersonating her to contact around 18 men. The victim confirmed she did not create the profiles or consent to any encounters.[1][3]

Fake Profiles and Lured Assaults

Hussain used the victim’s photographs, phone number, email address, and home address on multiple fake Tinder profiles. He messaged men claiming she desired a “rape fantasy” and to be “roughed up.” Instructions urged them to ignore resistance, stating if she said “no,” it meant she “wanted it more.” Men were directed to her conservatory, even asking about cars parked outside. At least 18 responded by showing up, with four arriving on one night in quick succession.[3][4]

One alarming incident involved men attempting entry while the victim’s daughter was home, causing door damage. Hussain operated the profiles for hours from locations near her Northwich home, such as a rented industrial unit or layby on the A556, two miles away. He even posed as one of the men to message her, probing police involvement.[1][2]

Evidence and Evasion Tactics

Police connected Hussain through closed-circuit television footage, automatic number plate recognition data, and telecommunications records showing his repeated travel from Cheadle to the victim’s area during profile activity. He used separate mobile phones for the “Mick Renney” alias and fake accounts, changed his car registration, and discarded devices upon learning of the investigation. He factory-reset personal phones and initially denied knowing the victim or operating the accounts.[1][2][3]

The BBC report is accurate. Asad Hussain, 36, from Greater Manchester, was convicted of stalking after creating fake Tinder profiles using his ex's details. He lured at least 18 men to her home with "rape fantasy" messages (claiming "no" meant "yes more").

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Investigators described Hussain’s denials as “extremely deceitful.” Vehicle records tied to his business confirmed the alias. No defense rebuttals appear in public reports, with the conviction standing unrebutted. This case underscores a 45% rise in UK image-based sexual abuse via fake dating profiles since 2020, per Revenge Porn Helpline data.[1][4]