Dozens Arrested in Israel for Trading Intimate Photos of Women and Minors on Telegram
Translated & summarized from Panet by baba
Israeli police arrested dozens of suspects on Thursday for allegedly trading intimate photos and videos of women and minors via Telegram. The investigation uncovered a network managed by a 17-year-old, who reportedly earned tens of thousands of shekels. Many victims were unaware their images were being shared, and the buyers are suspected of knowing the content was non-consensual and involved minors.
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- Dozens arrested in Israel for trading intimate photos of women and minors on Telegram.
- A 17-year-old is suspected of managing the network and selling explicit content.
- The central suspect reportedly earned tens of thousands of shekels from the operation.
- Many victims were unaware their images were being distributed for profit.
- Suspects are accused of purchasing the material, knowing it involved minors and lacked consent.
Israeli police announced Thursday the arrest of dozens of suspects involved in trading intimate photos and videos of women and underage girls through Telegram. A secret investigation by the central "Yamar" unit in the Northern District, initiated after a report to Lahav 433 via police hotline 105, uncovered a network allegedly managed by a 17-year-old from the north. This central suspect is accused of running multiple Telegram groups where he sold explicit content, reportedly earning tens of thousands of shekels.
Police stated that several other suspects, identified as friends of the central figure, were arrested Wednesday. They are believed to have collaborated in managing the network. Many victims were reportedly unaware their images were being distributed for financial gain.
Following raids on the homes of those managing the network, dozens more individuals were apprehended Thursday. These suspects are accused of purchasing the illicit material, with police suspecting they knew the content involved minors and was distributed without consent.
