A man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for creating a fake Tinder profile in his ex-girlfriend's name, which he used to lure multiple men to her home by falsely claiming she desired a "rape fantasy" and wanted to be "roughed up." The court heard that Asad Hussain, 36, engaged in this behavior as a form of revenge after the woman ended their relationship due to his controlling nature.
Over a single night in August 2024, four men arrived at the victim's residence sequentially, reporting that they had received nearly identical messages from her on the dating app. These messages indicated a desire for aggressive sexual encounters, with a directive that a "no" from her meant she "wanted it more."
In total, at least 18 men are believed to have been deceived into visiting the woman's house. The situation escalated when one man entered the house while the victim's teenage daughter was home alone. In another incident, a man shoved the door, causing a glass panel to shatter, after receiving messages from the fake profile instructing him to force entry.
Authorities identified Hussain through doorbell camera footage that captured his Audi R8 sports car. His identity was confirmed, and he was apprehended while driving on a motorway. During the investigation, detectives discovered Hussain had created multiple fake Tinder accounts impersonating the victim. Phone data showed that whenever these accounts were active, Hussain traveled from his home in Greater Manchester to the victim's area, parking in a layby or staying at a rented industrial unit.
Hussain initially denied any involvement, claiming he was not "Mick Renney" (the name he used as a pseudonym) and had no knowledge of the fake profiles or dating apps. He also lied about his whereabouts on the day he assaulted the victim. However, CCTV, ANPR, and phone data disproved his claims.
In May 2026, Hussain was convicted of stalking involving serious alarm or distress, assault by beating, and failing to comply with a notice to disclose passcodes for seized devices. He was sentenced to eight years in prison and received a 15-year restraining order prohibiting contact with the victim.
The victim stated that while the sentence offered some peace, it did not erase the profound impact of Hussain's actions on her and her daughters. She expressed concern about the lingering fear that numerous men now possess her address and believe she desires sexual assault. The victim also noted Hussain's lack of remorse or acceptance of responsibility.
Detective Constable Keith Terrill of Cheshire Police commented that the sentence demonstrates that the internet provides no refuge for individuals intending to commit violence against women. He described Hussain as an "exceptionally controlling and deceitful individual" who went to extreme lengths to cause fear and distress, and who hindered the investigation by repeatedly lying. He expressed hope that the sentence would bring closure to the victim and her family.