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.
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.
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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