Threats, harassment, and blackmail against female hospital workers: Suspect arrested
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A suspect has been arrested in Mardin, Turkey, for sending threatening, harassing, and blackmailing messages to female healthcare workers.
- The messages were sent via fake social media accounts and international phone numbers.
- The suspect, identified as ล.A., has a criminal record and was already being sought for fraud.
Authorities in Mardin's Kฤฑzฤฑltepe district have arrested a suspect accused of sending threatening, harassing, and blackmailing messages to female healthcare workers at the local state hospital.
The investigation was launched following complaints from several female doctors, nurses, and administrative staff who reported receiving malicious messages. These communications were reportedly sent through fake social media accounts and international phone numbers.
An inquiry by the Provincial Police Department's Cybercrime Branch identified the suspect as ล.A., who has a history of 34 previous offenses. Additionally, ล.A. was reportedly wanted for fraud charges.
As part of the ongoing investigation by the Kฤฑzฤฑltepe Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, ล.A.'s statement was taken via the Audio and Visual Information System (SEGBฤฐS) from the prison where he is being held. A local criminal court ordered his arrest.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.