Christopher Paul Neil

Christopher Paul Neil
Neil in 2007
Born (1975-02-06) February 6, 1975 (age 49)
StatusReleased in March 2017[1]
Other namesMr. Swirl, Swirl Face, Vico
Occupation(English) School teacher
Known forSexually abusing children

Christopher Paul Neil (born February 6, 1975),[2] also known as Mr. Swirl,[3] Swirl Face,[1] or Vico (nicknamed after the Interpol operation concerning him),[4] is a Canadian child molester.[5] He was the subject of a highly publicized Interpol investigation of the sexual abuse of at least 12 young boys in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand, primarily owing to the Internet release of pornographic images depicting the abuse. He was arrested by Thai police in October 2007.[6]

  1. ^ a b "Convicted 'swirl face' sex offender Christopher Neil to live in Vancouver". Vancouver Sun. March 26, 2017. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
  2. ^ "NEILPassport_W500". Archived from the original on 2007-10-23. Retrieved 2007-10-18.
  3. ^ "Images of 'paedophile' released". BBC News. May 6, 2008. Retrieved April 30, 2010.
  4. ^ INTERPOL has confirmed Thai and Cambodian identification of Christopher Paul Neil as Vico, Interpol Media release, 16 October 2007
  5. ^ "B.C. teacher sentenced to 6 more years in Thai prison for abusing boy". cbc.ca. 24 November 2008. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  6. ^ "Net pedophile suspect arrested". Archived from the original on October 21, 2007.