Investigation underway into posting and sharing of explicit photos of young girls and women on social networking sites

An investigation by the Police Cyber Crime unit is now underway into the posting and sharing of explicit photos of young girls and women on social networking sites.

Police Chief of Intelligence and Investigations ACP Biu Matavou confirms that the investigation is focused on facebook users who are sharing the photos of women.

Matavou says people must be mindful of the fact that this is a criminal offence.

He says that they have received information that someone is offering money for the photos and once sent, the photo is then shared with other users and posted on closed groups.

Matavou says that it is an offence to trade for the purpose of distribution or public exhibition, pictures, photographs, films or any other obscene objects that intends to corrupt morals.

He says they are pursuing some information regarding those involved and are warning those doing so to stop.

Matavou says that the issue of fake profiles is real and that is why Police are advising users to be cautious at all times.

Meanwhile, Matavou is also urging people to be cautious as they have received information about a scam whereby international calls and emails are being received by members of the public with regards to winning a lottery.

He says that according to the Cyber Crime Unit, these communications are made from unknown individuals using international calling codes.

Matavou says that to win a lottery, you must participate in it.