Govan previously pleaded guilty on Wednesday, 18 September at Croydon Crown Court to 25 charges including rape, sexual assault, making and distributing indecent images of children and several counts of encouraging children to watch sexual acts.
This collaborative effort has led to the dismantling of an international sex offenders group with the group’s suspected ring leader arrested in Australia.
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Acting Detective Sergeant Lucy Fiander, from the Met’s Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation unit, said: “Govan’s abhorrent offending and the impact on the victim-survivor and their family cannot be underestimated. My heart goes out to all of those affected.
“I want to thank both the Met officers for their diligence and professionalism and the bravery of the victim-survivor and her family for their willingness to work with us. This has ensured a vile paedophile will no longer be able to take advantage of vulnerable children enjoying online games and chat rooms with their friends.
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“We’ll do everything in our power to protect children, bringing to justice those predators who threaten their safety.”
Children and young people are the most vulnerable in society, and the Met is committed to keeping them safe in person and online. As part of the A New Met for London plan, officers are working closely with third-sector partners, including The Children’s Society to help young people, parents and carers spot the signs of sexual abuse and predatory behaviour online and offline.
