A 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of joining a WhatsApp group for girls aged 8–11 and sexually harassing more than 10 minors, Israeli media report. The investigation was launched after the mother of a 10-year-old girl discovered explicit sexual messages on her daughter's phone. The group was centered on a squishy toy.
Israeli police arrested a 46-year-old man Wednesday morning on suspicion of sexually harassing more than 10 minors through a WhatsApp group. According to a police spokesperson, the suspect allegedly joined a group intended for girls aged 8 to 11 that was themed around a squishy toy. The investigation began after the mother of a 10-year-old girl reported finding explicit sexual messages on her daughter's phone. The arrest was documented by police. The suspect's identity has not been released. The case is under investigation.
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