Man Arrested in Northern Israel on Suspicion of Sexually Abusing Minors
Police in northern Israel announced Friday the arrest of a man in his thirties suspected of sexually harassing underage girls aged nine to thirteen. According to a police statement, the suspect communicated with the girls via messages containing sexual content, raising widespread concern and prompting an urgent investigation.
During initial interrogations, the suspect reportedly admitted to contacting approximately 150 girls using various social media platforms to send sexually explicit messages. This confession intensified the seriousness of the case, leading police to expand their efforts to determine the full scope of his alleged actions and investigate any further undisclosed offenses.
The suspect was brought before a court, which ordered his detention extended until next Sunday to allow for the completion of the investigation and evidence gathering. Police stated that the investigation is ongoing, with efforts focused on reviewing the messages sent by the suspect and identifying all the girls he contacted.
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