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Posted By simmons on January 21, 2015

Police in Israel have arrested a local man on suspicion of hacking into Madonna's computer and releasing demo versions of songs on her new album Rebel Heart online. Israeli television's Channel 2 news reports that the 39-year-old was arrested Wednesday following a month-long investigation involving a private investigation firm and the cyber crime unit of Israel's Lahav 433, a crime-fighting organization comparable to the FBI. Madonna Talks Demo Leaks, Grammys & More in Billboard Q&A According to a statement by Lahav 433, the suspect "broke into the personal computers of several international artists over the past few months and stole promotional final-cut singles which have yet to be released and traded them online for a fee." It added: "In light of the findings of the investigation the unit collaborated closely with the FBI, with suspicion of even more break-ins to computers owned by unknown international artists, stealing and selling their works." Several demos from Madonna's Rebel Heart album leaked online in December, a move the artist called "artist rape" and "a form of terrorism." "This case highlights the international scope of online criminal activity and the need for close cooperation between nations as we collectively identify and bring to justice those who pose a threat in cyberspace," an FBI spokesperson told The Wrap.

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Madonna Hacker Suspect Arrested in Israel

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