Rapist who 'catfished' Muslim men on Snapchat and Grindr jailed
Waleed Saeed has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for a campaign of blackmail and sexual assault targeting young Muslim men. He used fake social media profiles to extort victims and coerce them into meeting for abuse.
Why it matters
The case underscores the dangers of online 'catfishing' and the specific vulnerabilities faced by closeted individuals in conservative communities.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Josh Parry LGBT & identity reporter Metropolitan Police A man who created more than 100 fake social media profiles to blackmail and sexually assault other young Muslim men has been jailed for 16 years.
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