Technology firm Meta says it has handed over data relating to a Scottish teenager who ended his life after becoming the victim of a sextortion gang on Instagram.
Murray Dowey, from Dunblane, was 16 when he died last December.
His mother, Ros Dowey, told BBC News on Wednesday that Meta, which owns Instagram, had not yet provided the information from Murray’s account despite a request from Police Scotland and a court order.
However, in a statement released on Thursday, Meta said they have cooperated with the authorities and responded to any data requests.
The company had earlier said its thoughts were with the family and that it was co-operating with the relevant authorities.
Police Scotland have now confirmed they have received the data.
Mrs Dowey said: “I’m glad that Police Scotland finally have the data but it’s taken far too long for Meta to release it.
“They need to get much better at cooperating with law enforcement agencies as their delays are putting other young people’s lives at risk.”
Murray died by suicide after he was tricked into sending compromising pictures by criminals posing as a girl on Instagram.
source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cekkr4lvl82o
