British Man Admits to Encouraging Sexual Assaults on Drugged Women

A British man has admitted to orchestrating a global network sharing videos of unconscious women being sexually assaulted. Darren Conway faces years in prison.

Editorial Desk

September 11, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — A British man has pleaded guilty to playing a central role in an international online network that shared videos of unconscious women being sexually abused.

52-year-old Darren Conway from Enfield, north London, admitted to encouraging others to sexually assault women who were asleep, unconscious, or drugged. He was charged with nine offenses, including inciting sexual violence against vulnerable individuals between 2023 and 2026.

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Conway appeared at Wood Green Crown Court on Friday, 11 September, and admitted to all charges. His actions involved coordinating with members of an online group where such abuses were documented and distributed. The case highlights the growing issue of digital exploitation and the legal consequences for those involved in facilitating sexual violence.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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