An investigation is now being conducted by the Cyber Crime Unit in relation to the posting and sharing of explicit photos of young girls and women on social networking sites.
Police Chief of Intelligence and Investigations, ACP Biu Matavou says people must be mindful of the fact that this act is a criminal offence.
Matavou says they have received information that someone is offering money for the photos and once sent, it is shared with other users and posted on closed groups.
He says that it is an offence to trade for the purpose of distribution or public exhibition, pictures, photographs, films, or any other obscene objects, or any other object tending to corrupt morals.
Matavou adds they are now actively pursuing some information regarding those involved and are warning those doing so to stop.
He says the issue of fake profiles is real, and are advising users to be cautious at all times.
-FBC
