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Telegram Sextortion Linked to Deaths of Iranian Women and Girls, Reports Say

Iranian media and rights groups say a Telegram-driven extortion and sexual-slander campaign has led to suicides and an honor killing, after victims’ photos and personal details were shared online without consent.

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Telegram Sextortion Linked to Deaths of Iranian Women and Girls, Reports Say

Reports say teenage girls and young women in Iran have died by suicide or in honor killings after their images were published on a Telegram channel with accusations of sexual conduct. Iranian outlets linked multiple deaths in the Lorestan province to the spread of photos and threats, while legal advocates say operators allegedly demanded cryptocurrency payments to remove posts. Authorities report arrests of some suspects in the case, with further investigations continuing, as victims’ families face stigma and retaliation risks.

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