200 women threatened with image-based sexual abuse by anonymous Snapchat account

The women have been put on a 'list' by a faceless Snapchat account which claims to hold their explicit or personal images.
200 women threatened with image-based sexual abuse by anonymous Snapchat account

In a statement, An Garda Síochána emphasised that the publication and/or sharing of intimate images without consent is a criminal offence. Picture: Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images

GardaĂ­ in Wexford are investigating a possible sextortion case involving approximately 200 women.

The women have been put on a 'list' by a faceless Snapchat account that claims to hold their explicit or personal images.

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