Yemeni ministry warns public against Houthi text message scams

Yemen’s Ministry of Interior has warned citizens in liberated provinces, particularly the interim capital Aden, against responding to text messages sent by Houthi militias through the 'Yemen Mobile' and 'YOU' networks. The ministry said these messages aim to mislead, entrap, spread rumors, and destabilize security and stability.

In a statement carried by the Yemeni News Agency (SABA), the ministry urged the public to ignore such messages, not to share them, and not to respond to their misleading promises. It warned against falling victim to false offers from the Houthi militia, which seek to lure and trap citizens. Many who have trusted these messages, the ministry said, have ended up kidnapped, forcibly disappeared, tortured, abused, or even killed, among other violations.

The ministry stressed that using telecommunications and the internet to promote Houthi propaganda or to plan and carry out missile and drone attacks on civilians and civil infrastructure constitutes war crimes that do not expire and are subject to legal accountability. Security agencies will pursue anyone proven to be involved in, supporting, or planning such crimes, whether directly or indirectly.

The Interior Ministry called on citizens to remain vigilant, rely on official sources for information, cooperate with security forces, and report any suspicious messages or activities linked to the Houthi militia to help ensure their safety and maintain public security and stability.

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