Tel Aviv man arrested for harassing women with fake nude photos

A 44-year-old Tel Aviv resident was arrested on suspicion of harassing women by sending them fake nude photos edited in Photoshop via Instagram and WhatsApp. Police estimate nearly ten victims, but only five complaints have been filed. His remand was extended by five days.

A 44-year-old Tel Aviv resident was arrested on suspicion of harassing women, threatening them, and violating their privacy by sending them fake nude photos edited in Photoshop. According to the suspicion, the harassment lasted about a year and a half and included messages on Instagram and WhatsApp. Police estimate that the number of victims approaches ten, but only five complaints have been filed so far. This morning (Wednesday, November 11, 2026), the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court ordered his remand extended by five days. During the hearing, a police representative argued that further investigative actions are required, while the defense attorney questioned why witness statements were not collected during the three months the suspect's name was known to the police. Judge Adi Yakubovitz ruled that there is an evidentiary basis for reasonable suspicion of offenses including harassment via telecommunications device, threats, and invasion of privacy, and that his release could lead to danger and obstruction of the investigation.

Tel Aviv man arrested for harassing women with fake nude photos