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    • Jenin resident arrested for blackmailing East Jerusalem woman The Times of Israel
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    Jenin resident arrested for blackmailing East Jerusalem woman The Times of Israel

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    A Jenin resident reportedly blackmailed a East Jerusalem woman taking screenshots of her intimate photographs and demanding payment in exchange for not publishing the images.

    The two maintained an online relationship, during which the Jenin resident He forced her to send an intimate photo.s through social networks. He later threatened to expose the images unless she paid him a large sum of money.

    After these actions, the suspect was arrested by investigators from the central fraud unit (YAMAR) of the Jerusalem District Policeand his detention has been repeatedly expanded. Prosecutors are expected to file an indictment against him soon.

    About a month ago, fraud unit investigators launched an investigation after receiving a complaint from the woman. The complaint and subsequent investigation indicated that the suspect had requested intimate video images, took screenshots, and then demanded money in exchange for not distributing the content he owned.

    According to the police investigation, the suspect routinely took screenshots of the intimate videos she sent and began a campaign of threats and blackmail, also demanding additional sexual acts recorded and sent to him. He allegedly demanded substantial payments and promised not to publish the intimate images in his possession.

    A general view image shows the Silwan neighborhood in East Jerusalem on June 19, 2017. (Credit: AMMAR AWAD/REUTERS)

    The police investigate

    Police gathered evidence linking the suspect to the intimate relationship, during which he reportedly demanded and received photographs of the woman’s intimate areas under threat. Among the evidence found were naked images of the woman, which she sent at his request, in some cases after he made threats against her. The suspect, a Palestinian resident in Jenin without a residence permit, was arrested by the fraud unit of the Jerusalem district police. His detention has been periodically extended at the request of the police.

    During the extensive investigation, police suspect that the woman was a victim of the suspect’s actions, which he allegedly carried out through social media. Investigators recently completed their investigation and collected enough evidence to support serious charges against the suspect. Prosecutors presented their intention to file charges last Thursday and the indictment is expected to be filed in the coming days. His detention was extended until Sunday, when formal charges are expected.

    “This is a serious case involving harm to an East Jerusalem resident through social media,” said Chief Inspector Oshri Bartal, head of YAMAR Jerusalem’s cybercrime department. “The suspect exploited her and violated her privacy. Once we recognized the seriousness of the situation, we acted with sensitivity and professionalism to gather all evidence leading to her arrest and ensure that justice was served. I must also emphasize the importance of reporting.” These incidents to the police, as this report prevented further crimes and led to the arrest of the suspect. “It is crucial to remember to never send intimate information or images to strangers, even in online spaces, and not respond to such requests and temptations.”



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