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Israeli Traffic Officer Indicted for Sexual Extortion Using Police Data

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By יואב איתיאל

First reported by N12 · Jul 20, 2026

What happened

An Israeli traffic officer is indicted for sexually harassing and extorting women by exploiting police data, facing multiple charges including threats and privacy violations. He remains detained pending trial.

01Traffic officer Samer Sheikh indicted for sexual harassment and extortion using police databases.
02He created fake profiles to contact women, sending explicit content and threatening to share intimate materials.
03Sheikh exploited police information systems to obtain victims' personal data over several years.
04Evidence includes videos and photos from his phone and communication linked to his iPhone 12.
05He was arrested a month ago; detention extended due to ongoing danger to victims.
06Judge ordered continued detention after reviewing evidence; Sheikh denies all charges.

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