A WOMAN from Bulawayo’s Mpopoma suburb who shared her nude
pictures with a friend has been arrested together with three other women after
the photos were shared in a residents’ WhatsApp group.
Linah Ncube (33) shared her nude pictures with Mpumelelo
Nyoni (30) from the same suburb.
Nyoni further shared the pictures with Viola Chamboko (29)
and Sheron Dube (22) who leaked the pictures. The crime was committed between
April last year to June this year when the quartet was arrested.
Ncube discovered that her nude pictures were being
circulated after bumping into them on Mpopoma residents WhatsApp group.
She reported the matter to police who deployed the cyber
crack team comprising Zimbabwe Republic Police Victim Friendly Unit to
investigate the matter.
The investigation led to her arrest and that of three
accomplices as it was established that she intentionally sent the pictures to
Nyoni.
Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Abednico Ncube
yesterday said while the other three had violated Ncube’s privacy, she was also
liable for circulating the nude pictures.
“The three accused persons worked in cahoots and circulated
pictures bearing nude photos of the complainant on WhatsApp platforms. They did
this in full realisation that there was a real risk or possibility that their
conduct would seriously impair the dignity of the complainant. The trio was also
found in possession of five nude pictures belonging to the complainant on their
phones which is indecent or obscene or prohibited,” said Insp Ncube.
He said police investigation also led to Ncube’s arrest.
After a report was made a follow up was made, the
complainant was found to have intentionally taken nude pictures of herself and
sent them to her friend Nyoni, he said.
Insp Ncube said the four are scheduled to appear in court
soon. He urged members of the public to desist from sharing nude pictures
saying it was illegal and morally wrong. “As police we urge members of the
public to respect other people`s private lives. It is an offence to take and
circulate nude or indecent pictures or videos on social media. Members of the
public are also advised to report such acts as they tarnish the image of other
people and is a bad influence to the youths and children,” said Insp Ncube.
He said members of the public should report similar cases
to the nearest police station, NetOne toll free number 110 or 0292-885479. Chronicle
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