Jenin resident arrested for blackmailing East Jerusalem woman - Israel News

A Jenin resident reportedly blackmailed a person east jerusalem The woman took screenshots of her intimate photos and demanded a fee in exchange for not publishing the images.

The two maintained an online relationship; Meanwhile, a resident of Jenin forced her to send an intimate photovia social media. He then threatened to reveal the footage unless she paid him a large sum of money.

Following these procedures, the suspect was detained by the Police Department Fraud Center (YAMAR) teams. Jerusalem Regional Policeand his detention was extended many times. Prosecutors are expected to file criminal charges against him soon.

About a month ago, fraud unit investigators launched an investigation following the woman’s complaint. The complaint and subsequent investigation showed that the suspect requested intimate video footage, took screenshots, and then demanded money in exchange for not distributing his content.

According to the police investigation, the suspect habitually captured screenshots of intimate videos she had sent and launched a campaign of threats and blackmail, as well as demanding that additional sexual acts be recorded and sent to him. Allegedly, he promised not to publish the intimate images he had and demanded a significant payment.

A general view image shows the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Silvan on June 19, 2017. (Source: AMMAR AWAD/REUTERS)

Police are investigating

Police collected evidence linking the suspect to the intimate relationship; Meanwhile, the suspect reportedly requested and received photographs of the woman’s threatened private parts. Among the evidence found were nude photographs that the woman sent at his request after he made threats against her on some occasions. The Palestinian suspect, living in Jenin without a residence permit, was arrested by the fraud unit of the Jerusalem Regional Police. The detention period was periodically extended upon the request of the police.

During extensive investigation, police suspect that the woman was the victim of the suspect’s alleged actions on social media. Recently, investigators completed their investigation and compiled sufficient evidence to support serious charges against the suspect. Prosecutors filed their intention to file criminal charges last Thursday, and the indictment is expected to be filed in the coming days. His detention has been extended until Sunday, when formal charges are expected.

“This is a serious case involving harm to an East Jerusalem resident via social media,” said Chief Inspector Oshri Bartal, head of YAMAR Jerusalem Cybercrime department. “The suspect abused her and violated her privacy. When we realized the seriousness of the situation, we acted sensitively and professionally to collect any evidence that would lead to his arrest and to ensure that justice was served. I must also emphasize the importance of reporting. Such incidents should be reported to the police because this report “It is very important not to send confidential information or images to strangers, even in online spaces, and not to respond to such requests and provocations.”

Police are investigating

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