General · 19 June 2026

Online predator jailed 16 years for blackmailing Muslim men

Waleed Saeed targeted vulnerable Muslim men online for six years, leaving some victims feeling suicidal. The 31-year-old used fake profiles to get intimate pictures, then demanded money with threats of public exposure. Police believe he may have up to 70 more victims, with 17 offences against five males proven.

By BriefTea Editorial · 19 June 2026 at 17:24

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