Man arrested after alleged honeytrap plot targeting men in political circles

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Met police say suspect is accused of harassment and offences under the Online Safety Act

The Metropolitan police detained a man on Wednesday morning at an address in Islington. He is being held on suspicion of harassment and offences under the Online Safety Act.

They were contacted and sent unsolicited messages from two numbers on WhatsApp from mobile numbers and hence users unknown to them. The sender described themselves as “Abi” or “Charlie”. The Met team have spoken to anyone, including those who were serving as MPs from both the Conservative and Labour parties, who have reported receiving the messages.

 

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