Israeli Police Dismantle Telegram Network Selling Intimate Content of Women and Minors
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israel Police's Northern District has dismantled a Telegram network selling intimate photos and videos of women and minors. A 17-year-old and several associates were arrested for organizing the operation, which allegedly generated hundreds of thousands of shekels. Many victims were unaware their content was being shared. Police are seeking to extend the detention of the main suspects as the investigation continues.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Israeli police uncovered a Telegram network selling intimate content of women and minors.
- A 17-year-old from northern Israel and several associates were arrested.
- The network allegedly earned hundreds of thousands of shekels.
- Many victims were unaware their photos and videos were being distributed.
- Dozens of suspected buyers were questioned by police.
- Police are seeking to extend the detention of the main suspects.
Israel Police's Central Unit in the Northern District has uncovered a network operating on the Telegram messaging app that sold intimate photos and videos of women and underage girls. A 17-year-old resident of northern Israel and several associates have been arrested on suspicion of organizing the network. The investigation, codenamed "Conveyor," began several months ago following a report to the Lahav 433 unit's hotline 105. Investigators believe the main suspect managed multiple Telegram groups, charging users hundreds of shekels for access to the explicit material. He personally profited tens of thousands of shekels, with the network's total earnings estimated in the hundreds of thousands. Police stated that many victims were unaware their images and videos were being distributed. The alleged organizers were arrested on October 21, and on the morning of October 22, dozens of suspected buyers from across the country were brought in for questioning. Authorities allege that buyers were aware that minors were depicted and that the material was shared without consent. The police intend to request an extension of the detention period for the primary suspects from the Nazareth Magistrate's Court. The investigation is ongoing.
