UK sexual predator who blackmailed Muslim men online jailed for 16 years
Summary
Waleed Saeed was sentenced to 16 years in prison for blackmailing and sexually assaulting mostly Muslim men online. He pretended to be a woman to get intimate images, then threatened to share them unless he was paid. Police suspect he may have many more victims.Key Facts
- Waleed Saeed targeted mostly Muslim males online from 2018 to 2024.
- He used fake profiles of women or transgender women to trick victims into sending private photos.
- Saeed demanded money in exchange for not sharing the images with victims’ families and communities.
- He was found guilty of 17 crimes including rape, blackmail, and making indecent images of children.
- Saeed attacked five known victims, including two teenagers aged 15 and 17.
- Police believe he could have 50 to 90 more victims based on evidence from his devices.
- Victims felt deep shame and fear of being exposed, which some said severely affected their lives.
- Police encourage other possible victims to come forward and promise to handle cases with care and confidentiality.
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