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Israeli Police Arrest Four in Sextortion Ring After Internal Feud
Israeli police arrested four men for operating a sextortion ring that lured men via social media, assaulted them, and extorted hundreds of thousands of shekels. The suspects' internal conflict, leading to arson attacks, helped police uncover the operation. Twenty-five victims have been identified so far.
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What happened
- 01Four men were arrested in Israel for operating a sextortion ring targeting men through social media.
- 02The suspects lured victims with promises of meetings with underage prostitutes, then assaulted and extorted them.
- 03An internal conflict among the suspects, involving arson attacks, led to their apprehension.
- 04Twenty-five victims have been identified who were blackmailed for hundreds of thousands of shekels.
- 05The suspects' detention has been extended until November 4, 2026, as the investigation continues.
The suspects' detention was extended until November 4, 2026, with the investigation ongoing.
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