MATTHEW FALDER, BIRMINGHAM PAEDOPHILE, SENTENCED FOR HORRIFIC ONLINE CRIMES
On October 16, 2018, the Court of Appeal made a significant ruling regarding the prison sentence of Matthew Falder, a notorious offender from Birmingham.The court decided to reduce his original sentence from 32 years to 25 years, acknowledging the severity of his crimes while also considering legal factors that warranted a slight reduction.
Earlier in February 2018, Falder, a well-known figure in the realm of online abuse, was handed a lengthy prison term after being convicted of a series of heinous offenses.
His crimes involved extorting vulnerable young individuals he encountered through online platforms, coercing them into performing disturbing sexual and physical acts.
The nature of his offenses was particularly disturbing, as he admitted to committing a total of 137 separate crimes against 46 victims, both male and female.
His manipulative tactics included deceiving victims into believing he was a troubled artist named Liz, who sought nude photographs for artistic projects in exchange for money.
This deception allowed him to gain the trust of his victims, many of whom were minors or vulnerable adults.
One victim, who bravely came forward to share her traumatic experience, recounted being forced to consume dog food and lick a used tampon.
She revealed that these experiences have left her with lasting psychological scars, including anxiety and difficulty meeting new people.
Falder, at just 29 years old, referred to his extensive list of charges—including blackmail, voyeurism, and inciting child rape—as a “rap sheet from hell,” highlighting the depth of his depravity.
His case was particularly notable because he was identified as the first individual in the UK to be convicted as a
