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Man Created Ex-Lover's Tinder Profile, Encouraged Men to Rape Her; 18 Turned Up, Convicted of Stalking
Asad Hussain used a fake Tinder profile in his ex-partner's name to lure men to her home with violent rape fantasies. At least 18 men attended, some encounters escalated, and Hussain was later convicted of stalking after a nine-day trial at Chester Crown Court.
Why It Matters
The case highlights risks from online impersonation and targeted abuse that spill into the real world, and shows investigative and judicial responses to online-enabled violence.
Timeline
4 Events
May 5, 2026: Verdict and sentencing timeline announced
May 5, 2026
After a nine-day trial at Chester Crown Court, Asad Hussain was found guilty of stalking and is due to be sentenced in June.
May 2024: Fraudulent Tinder account created in her name leading to multiple visits
May 2024
Within weeks of the breakup, Hussain allegedly created a fraudulent Tinder account in the woman's name. Messages described violent 'rape fantasies', leading at least 18 men to visit her home; on one night four visitors arrived with nearly identical messages; some encounters escalated, including a man forcing part of the door and another entering the property when the woman was out.
May 2024: Relationship ends after he checks her phone
May 2024
The relationship collapsed the following month after Hussain checked her phone and demanded answers about other men.
April 2024: Hussain begins contacting the woman under alias 'Mick Renney'
April 2024
Asad Hussain from Cheadle, Greater Manchester, began contacting the woman in April 2024 using the alias 'Mick Renney', marking the start of a possessive and increasingly controlling relationship.