Multiple teenage girls and young women in Iran have reportedly died by suicide or in honour killings after their photos were published on a Telegram channel alongside accusations regarding their sexual conduct, according to Iranian media reports and legal organisations.
However, an informed source told IranWire that the photo used of the young woman was “just an ordinary photo, not even a private one, taken directly from her Instagram page.”
Women across the provinces of Lorestan, Kermanshah, and West Azerbaijan have experienced extortion attempts connected to the channel, according to reports. The channel’s administrators reportedly demanded payment in exchange for removing posts.
In addition to the suicides and suicide attempts, Sharq reported at least one case of honor killing linked to the channel’s actions. Defense attorney Fereshteh Tabanian said online that a young girl had been killed by her father in connection with a post made about her.
IranWire also reported that one woman lost her job, another was expelled from her home by her husband, and another had her engagement called off as a result of the channel.
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