Training base of the Royal Navy, which is locked up via the sex video scandal of 'Revenge Porn'

The Royal Navy has confirmed A Main barrier at HMS Raleigh– It is a flagship base in Torpoint, Cornwall– Amid A Criminal investigation of alleged revenge porn.

The incident revolves around intimate photos From A Young recruit They were supposedly spread among other trainees without consent. The explicit content was supposedly shared by her Former partnerAlso a recruit that has left the navy since then.

“River City” pleated

The base was placed in A “River City” Communication BlackoutAn internal protocol to restrict digital activity and to prevent the spreading of the sensitive content. All recruits – some up to 16 – were ordered to hand over your mobile phones A joint investigation started as a military investigator and civilian police.

A According to the message, the parents are sent to the parents confirmed that the U18 were safe, but a said a Police investigations required a temporary block for communication. The blackout could be bisdigen 96 hoursAlthough the navy has not confirmed a timeline.

A Royal Navy spokesman said:

“We expect the highest standards from our people and pursue an approach of zero tolerance for criminal and inappropriate behavior. The well-being of our recruits is our top priority.”

Scandal pattern in the navy

That is not the first time The Royal Navy was exposed to an X-rated controversy:

• In 2023Present Marine flyer Zac Blackman was released after the sale Only fans filmed on board HMS Prince of WalesAccording to reports, earn up to £ 20,000 per month.
• In 2021Present Lieutenant Claire Jenkins was caught how she was done with her partner at the time on board the porn-to-order videos HMS artistic atom -u boat at HMNB Clyde in Scotland.

Both scandals prompted the Department of Defense and increased the examination Privacy, professionalism and discipline Within the armed forces.

Police investigation continuously

The current HMS Raleigh case is now in the hands of Civilian policeAnd Only one person is formally examinedaccording to internal sources. There are No suggestion These other recruits took part in the distribution of the content.

The alleged perpetratorA former recruit is reported Left before trainingBut the navy works on it The spread included The pictures and protect the identity and well -being of the victim.

Call and reform

The Royal Navy is under pressure protect young recruitsEspecially since HMS Raleigh is often First post for 16- and 17-year-olds who enter military service.

Defense experts have asked the Ministry of Defense Tighten fuseEspecially with regard to mobile phone use, data protection guidelines and digital communication at bases.

Support and reporting

• If you or someone you know Image -based abuseSupport is available via the Revenge porn helpline (0345 6000 459).
• The Royal Navy also offers Confidential support in welfare for all serving employees.