May 21, 2002
Cyberspace-scouring cops accused of suppressing online expression
Cyberspace-scouring cops accused of suppressing online expression
We are dealing with a different type of criminal and the spread of new crimes,'' added Gen. Ahmed Shehab, who handles information technology for the police ministry. This requires security and technical expertise to be able to patrol the Internet the same way we patrol Egyptian streets.'' As part of the effort, police have gone online masquerading as gay men seeking partners, placing ads on sites that cater to gay Egyptians. Police arrested men in recent months who responded to the ads.
Posted by rshah at May 21, 2002 12:00 PM