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UK · 19 June 2026
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.
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