Sydney man charged after allegedly exploiting young actors and children by posing as Disney casting agent

A Sydney-based man accused of impersonating a Disney casting agent to target young actors with bogus film and television opportunities in exchange for sexual favours has been charged with multiple offences and granted bail, a Sydney court heard.

About 9 am yesterday(January 31), tactical police raided Gerard Vamadevan’s Lewisham home, seizing documents and electronic devices.

According to the 2021-22 Personal Safety Survey released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), an estimated 2.7 million Australians aged 18 and over, around 14 percent, or one in seven, have experienced childhood abuse.


According to the 9News website, detectives launched the investigation in November last year after reports a man allegedly used falsified documents to pose as a casting agent for an international company, offering fake TV and film roles in exchange for sexual activity.

A 17-year-old girl is among the alleged victims, she said, “I was lonely and looking for a bit of company."

Representing himself in court, he told the magistrate he believed his actions were lawful.

After being charged with similar offences in 2022, the man was serving a two-year good behaviour bond. Facing 11 charges, Vamadevan is accused of offences including stalking and procuring a child for prostitution, which carries a maximum sentence of 14 years in prison.

He is scheduled to appear next week at Downing Centre Local Court.

Disney, founded by Walt and Roy Disney, is a global entertainment company known for its films, theme parks, and iconic characters like Mickey Mouse. It owns major franchises, including Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars, and operates divisions like Disney Studios and Disney+.