Taliban authorities have announced the arrest of a group accused of blackmailing civilians using private photos and videos.
Saif Khyber, spokesperson for the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, said on Wednesday that the suspects had been extorting money from individuals by threatening to expose personal content.
The arrests were carried out as part of efforts to combat criminal activities targeting المواطنين through digital means.
Details about the number of suspects and the scale of the operation were not immediately disclosed.
The case highlights growing concerns over the misuse of personal data and the rise of cyber-enabled crimes in Afghanistan.
Authorities have not yet provided further information on the legal process or potential victims involved.
Angle Analysis:
The incident reflects an emerging pattern of digital exploitation, where personal data becomes a tool for coercion—raising broader concerns about privacy, enforcement, and public awareness.
