Goa, Oct. 8 -- An Indian-origin man, Vruj Patel, 26, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Tuesday after pleading guilty to multiple child rape offences. His brother, Kishan Patel, was also sentenced to 15 months for possessing indecent images of children.

The sentencing follows an extensive investigation by the Metropolitan Police, which has urged any potential additional victims to come forward. Detectives believe there may be others targeted by the Patel brothers.

"Vruj Patel is a cowardly, opportunistic offender who has preyed on vulnerable victims for his own sexual gratification," said Detective Sergeant Rob Blant, who led the investigation. "The threat he poses to women and children has been refle...