Security source: A social media celebrity was arrested in Aden on charges of electronic blackmail.

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Special - Aden A responsible security source in the interim capital, Aden, said on Saturday evening that the security services were able to arrest a social media celebrity for his involvement in a cyber blackmail case. The source indicated that the arrest came after investigations and careful monitoring that lasted for several days, which revealed the defendant's involvement in managing a cyber blackmail network targeting girls and citizens from inside and outside the city, using his platforms on social media as a front to lure victims. The source explained that the competent authorities confiscated the defendant's electronic devices, and their content is being analyzed in preparation for completing the legal procedures and referring him to the competent judicial authorities. The security source affirmed that the authorities will not tolerate any attempts to blackmail citizens or exploit digital platforms to abuse and undermine the dignity of others, calling on all social media users to report any similar cases, and to cooperate with the security authorities to maintain the safety of society. It is worth mentioning that this case comes within a broader campaign launched by the security services in Aden to combat blackmail and cybercrimes, which have become a real threat to social peace.