HALDIMAND—Haldimand OPP is warning and reminding the public to be extremely careful when sharing images and videos over the internet after a report of an extortion at a Haldimand County address.
On December 23, 2023, the OPP were contacted by a resident reporting an extortion.
It was determined that a Haldimand County resident met an unknown individual online when both began to correspond. While conversing online, explicit photos were shared with this unknown individual.
The victim was then contacted by the same person who had downloaded the photos and demanded money, or they would share the photographs with the victim’s contacts on social media. The victim did not forward any funds and immediately contacted police.
“Everyone needs to realize the long and short-term dangers when requests are made to send out sexually explicit photographs or videos. Those who distribute it also need to be aware of the criminal ramifications of doing so. Once it’s out there, you can’t get it back and you should not be embarrassed to speak to police about your concerns,” said Inspector Jodi Kays, Detachment Commander, Haldimand OPP.
