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How can I stop someone from harassing me and sharing my private photos and messages?
Dear everyone,
I seek advice regarding ongoing harassment from a woman whose husband I was previously involved with. The affair ended immediately after she discovered it last year, and I apologized both in person and through WhatsApp.
Despite this, she has continued to harass me by sharing private photos, videos, and messages (taken from her husband’s phone without consent) with my family, friends, and workplace. She also contacted my employer, disclosed personal details, and sent insulting messages to me and my relatives. I have proof of these acts.
I wish to know what legal actions I can take to stop her (harassment, defamation, or privacy violation), what evidence I should prepare, any possible counterclaims, and if this could affect her ongoing divorce case.
Hello,
If you have evidence and proof of this, we can stop it by filing a criminal case for harassment, invasion of privacy, dissemination of information, and defamation.
This has no bearing on the divorce case; it only affects the divorce proceedings if the husband is the one who files the criminal case.
We can help you take the fastest legal action to stop this. For further discussion, please share your WhatsApp number.
Dear Questioner,
The actions you described, including sharing private photos or videos without consent, spreading personal information to third parties, and sending insulting or defamatory messages, may constitute several legal violations, such as harassment, defamation, and invasion of privacy under the UAE Cybercrime Law and Penal Code.
You may file a criminal complaint against her before the Cybercrime Department or Police Station, providing all evidence such as screenshots, messages, call records, or any witnesses.
The authorities can investigate and take action to stop the harassment and hold her legally accountable. Additionally, you may pursue a civil claim for compensation for the moral and reputational damage caused by her actions.
These actions may also have an effect on her ongoing divorce case, as such behavior can be considered misconduct and could influence the court’s assessment of her credibility and conduct.
If you find it difficult to process the legal steps or wish to ensure proper filing and evidence presentation, we can handle the entire matter for you, from preparing and submitting the complaint to pursuing compensation through the court.
Best regards,
Mohammad Salah
Legal Consultant
Thank you for reaching out and sharing these details!
What you are describing — the sharing of private photos and messages without consent, contacting your employer, and sending defamatory or harassing messages — constitutes serious offenses under UAE law.
These acts may amount to criminal defamation, harassment, and violation of privacy and cybercrime laws, each of which can be pursued through police complaints and civil claims for damages.
Before proceeding, it is important to organize and preserve your evidence — including screenshots, messages, call logs, and witness statements — as these will be essential in building your case.
Once reviewed, we can assess whether to file a criminal complaint, a civil compensation claim, or both, depending on the gravity and the impact on your personal and professional life.
It is also possible to explore a protection order or cease-and-desist notice to immediately stop her actions while pursuing formal proceedings.
Her conduct may also have implications in her divorce proceedings, especially if it involves unlawful access to private communications.
I would recommend a detailed consultation to review your evidence and determine the best legal strategy to safeguard your reputation and hold her accountable.
Please feel free to reach out to me directly on WhatsApp or phone at [------------] to discuss this confidentially and schedule your consultation.
