Gerard Vamadevan's home in Lewisham
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A Sydney man accused of impersonating a Disney casting agent has been released on bail following a court appearance today.

The 57-year-old, residing in the city’s inner-west, allegedly enticed aspiring young actors with fraudulent promises of acting roles, soliciting sexual favors in return.

Law enforcement officers descended on Gerard Vamadevan’s Lewisham residence around 9 a.m. yesterday, confiscating various documents and electronic devices as evidence.

Gerard Vamadevan's home in Lewisham
Tactical officers stormed alleged fake casting agent Gerard Vamadevan’s home in Lewisham about 9am yesterday, seizing documents and electronic items. (9News)

The investigation, initiated by detectives last November, began after receiving reports of a man allegedly producing fake documents to impersonate a casting agent for a prominent international company, with the aim of exchanging fake television and film roles for sexual favors.

Among the alleged victims is a 17-year-old girl.

In a statement, Vamadevan reportedly commented, “I was lonely and looking for a bit of company.”

As he represented himself in court today, he said he thought he was within the law.

Gerard Vamadevan
Alleged fake casting agent Gerard Vamadevan faces 11 charges, including stalking and procuring a child for prostitution, which alone carries a maximum penalty of 14 years behind bars. (9News)

The self-titled salesman had been on a two-year good behaviour bond, after being charged with similar offences in 2022.

Vamadevan is now facing 11 charges, including stalking and procuring a child for prostitution, which alone carries a maximum penalty of 14 years behind bars.

He will next appear at Downing Centre Local Court next week.

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