Over 20 victims in minor sexual harassment case discovered by police, suspect arrested
The suspect had presented himself as a 16-year-old on social media and utilized an image of a minor to contact 11- to 15-year-olds.
The Israel Police uncovered over 20 victims in a minor sexual harassment case, according to a spokesperson who shared the information via the organization's Telegram channel. The investigation began following a report made through the 105 hotline, which handles complaints of online criminal activity against minors aged zero to 18.
The case came to light after a 12-year-old girl alleged that a man had sexually harassed her. As a result, police launched an investigation and arrested a 40-year-old man from central Israel. The suspect had deceived minors by presenting himself as a 16-year-old on social media platforms TikTok and Instagram, using an image of another minor.
According to the police, the suspect had been contacting minors aged 11 to 15 since 2022, and the ongoing investigation revealed that this misconduct continued until 2025. Unit 105 has urged anyone who believes they have been harmed by the suspect to contact the 105 hotline.
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