Four charged in online “honey trap” extortion ring targeting men with sex videos
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By יולן כהן
What happened
Four young men have been indicted for running a social-media “honey trap” extortion ring that targeted men in central Israel. Police say the group filmed victims, threatened to expose intimate material, and extracted about half a million shekels. The suspects deny the charges, and the case now moves forward in court.
- 01Four men are charged with extorting men they lured through social media.
- 02Police say the ring took about half a million shekels in total.
- 03Victims were threatened with exposure, family harassment, and even murder.
- 04One victim paid 12,000 shekels before the suspects allegedly humiliated him online.
- 05The case began after one victim complained to police in the Tel Aviv District.
Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.
Ask About This Story
Duki reads it, and every newsroom on the same story, then answers with sources.
Full coverage · 2 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
