France is reeling after the shocking revelation of a 79-year-old teacher accused of abusing 89 children in 9 different countries over the past 5 decades. According to international media reports, Jace Lévêque, the accused teacher, has been in custody since 2024, when charges were filed against him.
In a recent press conference, Prosecutor Étienne Manteau revealed that Jace Lévêque had a modus operandi of posing as a teacher in various countries, befriending young boys, and then engaging in sexual activities with them. The alleged abuse allegedly took place in Germany, Switzerland, Morocco, Niger, Algeria, the Philippines, India, Colombia, and New Caledonia, a French overseas territory.
Manteau stated that Lévêque’s motive was to gain the trust of his victims, often using his charm to lure them into a false sense of security. The prosecutor also revealed that Lévêque had been using various identities and had even learned foreign languages to facilitate his abuse.
The investigation has uncovered a disturbing pattern of behavior, with victims coming forward to share their traumatic experiences. Manteau appealed to potential victims and witnesses to come forward, stating that identifying those affected would be a crucial step in bringing justice to those who have been wronged.
The shocking revelations come as India grapples with its own child abuse scandal, following the recent deaths of three young sisters in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The sisters had been playing an online game when their parents imposed a ban, leading to a tragic outcome.
Meanwhile, a 19-year-old girl was killed in a shooting incident in Mumbai, adding to the growing list of senseless violence in the country.
In Turkey, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan invited Mayor Zeynep Gönensch Ağ of the Mehal Gazio district to attend a parliamentary group meeting, where she sat alongside the President.
Amnesty International has condemned the Pakistani government’s decision to impose restrictions on student unions, calling for the removal of the ban.
In a separate incident, a 19-year-old college student in Karnataka, India, was found to have faked her own kidnapping, with police investigations revealing that she had staged the drama to escape her studies.
In a disturbing trend, extremist groups have been targeting Muslims and Christians in India, with many suffering physical attacks and intimidation.
In a separate incident, a former Indian teacher, Nausher Zamir, has expressed remorse for his actions, which included corruption and bribery. He has since been released from prison and has vowed to help new students avoid similar pitfalls.
In Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the home of a martyred security official, who lost his life while trying to prevent a suicide bombing.
In a separate incident, a 23-year-old woman in the US was killed by her father, who was reportedly upset about her views on former President Donald Trump.
In another incident, a 19-year-old woman in India was killed in a shooting incident in Mumbai, while a group of 5 family members in Uttar Pradesh were found dead in their home, with the cause of death yet to be determined.
In Nepal, the government has announced a decision to reject a request from the Power Division to impose fixed charges on electricity consumers, citing concerns about the impact on protected and non-protected consumers alike.
In a separate incident, a former Pakistani cricketer, Nasser Jamshed, expressed regret for his involvement in match-fixing, stating that he had learned from his mistakes and was now working to prevent corruption in the sport.
In a separate incident, a 79-year-old Pakistani teacher, Qamar Javed Bajwa, was killed in a fall, with his body showing signs of severe injuries.
In a separate incident, a former Pakistani cricketer, Nasser Jamshed, expressed regret for his involvement in match-fixing, stating that he had learned from his mistakes and was now working to prevent corruption in the sport.
In a separate incident, a 19-year-old woman in India was killed in a shooting incident in Mumbai, while a group of 5 family members in Uttar Pradesh were found dead in their home, with the cause of death yet to be determined.
