30-Year-Old Arrested for Indecent Act with Minor, Sexual Messages to 150 Girls Ages 913
Police arrested a 30-year-old man in northern Israel for sexually harassing and sending explicit messages to around 150 girls aged 9-13 via WhatsApp and TikTok.
Jerusalem, 25 September, 2026 (TPS-IL) — A 30-year-old man from northern Israel was arrested last Tuesday on suspicion of sexually harassing minors and committing an indecent act against a girl under 14, Israeli media reported Friday morning.
According to police, the suspect used WhatsApp and TikTok to contact girls between the ages of 9 and 13, sent them sexually explicit messages and asked them to perform sexual acts themselves.
During questioning, the suspect reportedly confessed to the allegations and acknowledged engaging in explicit sexual conversations with approximately 150 minors.
The investigation was conducted by Unit 105, Israel’s national unit for combating online harm against children and teenagers.
Police said the investigation focuses on the suspected offenses against the minors contacted by the suspect. The arrest highlights the role of Unit 105 in investigating sexual exploitation and harassment of children through social media and messaging platforms.