Potential Loophole: UK Teen Gangrape in Metaverse May Go Unprosecuted

Investigation Underway: UK Police Probe First Virtual Reality Gang Rape Case

Police in the UK are currently investigating what appears to be the first case of a gang rape involving a girl’s virtual reality avatar. The 16-year-old girl was playing an immersive game using a virtual reality headset when her avatar was allegedly attacked by the avatars of several adult men in a “virtual” room. The incident has raised concerns about the growing risk of sexual crimes in the metaverse, as it provides a gateway for predators to victimize children.