A high-ranking Conservative politician has admitted to sharing the personal contact information of his fellow MPs with an individual he met on a dating app. William Wragg, a Tory MP, told the Times that he was “scared” of the person having compromising information on him and apologized for his actions, acknowledging that he had hurt others by being weak.
This revelation comes in the midst of reports that at least 12 men in Westminster have been targeted with unsolicited texts and explicit images in what appears to be a coordinated scam. One former MP described feeling shocked and alarmed at being the target of flirtatious messages and an explicit photo.
The ex-politician, who is gay, recounted receiving messages from someone named “Charlie” who claimed to know him from his time working in Parliament. Several others have reported receiving similar messages, with some even receiving naked pictures in an attempt to entrap them.
Following Mr. Wragg’s admission to the Times, another former MP expressed sympathy for him, emphasizing that incidents like these are unfortunately part of modern political life. There are concerns about security risks and digital safety within Parliament, with officials urging anyone affected to contact the Parliamentary Security Department if they have concerns.
This situation highlights the potential dangers of online interactions and serves as a reminder for individuals to be cautious when sharing personal information online. It also underscores the importance of cybersecurity measures in the realm of politics and government.
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