Police arrest four family members in child sex abuse probe — N12 reports

Israeli police arrested four family members on Friday evening on suspicion of indecent acts by a guardian, abuse of a helpless person, and producing and distributing obscene material, according to N12. The arrests expand an ongoing probe under a gag order.

Israeli police on Friday evening arrested four family members suspected of sexual offenses against a helpless person, N12 reported. The suspects include family members allegedly involved in indecent acts by a guardian, abuse of a helpless person, and the production and distribution of obscene material. The arrests build on a probe that earlier this week saw the arrest of a grandfather and a mother in the pedophile ring investigation, as The Zioneer reported. The specific location and additional case details remain under a gag order, with further developments expected.

4 developments

1. 15:00 · 21 JunLatest

   Investigation expands to approximately 20 suspects in the pedophile network.

2. 13:57 · 21 Jun

   Suspects include a 70-year-old grandfather and the victim's mother

3. 18:43 · 19 Jun

   Police arrested four family members on suspicion of abuse and distributing obscene material.

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