'Fake' game show host 'tricked two men into taking part in naked challenges'

Two men were allegedly tricked into carrying out naked challenges on a fake game show, police have said.

In 2018, a 28-year-old man reported to police he had been approached by a 29-year-old man claiming to be in the entertainment industry asking him to take part in a made-up nude game show in return for the chance to win £5000.

The victim was asked to go to a hotel in Newham, east London, to complete several naked ‘challenges’ which were filmed, police said.

The suspect then kept the footage, believed to be for his own gratification, authorities added.

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A second victim, a 31-year-old man, was identified on 2 February and he reported in August 2013 that the suspect coerced him to go to a hotel in south-east London and take part in similar activities.

Police confirmed as part of the investigation into these offences that a 29-year-old man was arrested on 30 January 2019 on suspicion of voyeurism and released under investigation.

Authorities said they believe there may be more victims.

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Sergeant James Mason, of the Met’s North East Basic Command Unit, said: “I urge anyone who may be a victim of similar crimes or incidents from 2013 to the present day, to come forward with information.

"The reported incidents took place several years ago and it is important we are able to investigate these and support any further victims ’.

Anyone with information or who believes they may have been a victim is asked to call 101, quoting crime reference CAD1162/11122020.