France arrests brothers suspected of running site with nude images of 17,000 women and girls - Reuters

French police have detained two brothers suspected of operating an internet platform that distributed stolen nude photographs. The arrests were made in Paris on Wednesday, according to the public prosecutor’s office.

The brothers, aged 21 and 25, are alleged to have run a website known as “NudeLeaksTeens.” Prosecutors say the site displayed naked images of more than 17,000 women and girls, which were obtained without the subjects’ consent.

Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau confirmed the arrests and said the investigation is focused on the illegal collection and dissemination of the images. She indicated that the authorities are gathering evidence to determine the full extent of the wrongdoing.

The suspects are being held while the investigation proceeds, which could lead to charges related to the unlawful distribution of sexual images, including potential violations of laws protecting minors.

The case underscores ongoing efforts by French law‑enforcement agencies to combat online sexual exploitation and the non‑consensual sharing of intimate images.