The Regional Prosecutor's Office in Burgas is investigating a report of surveillance cameras installed in a laser hair removal studio. The investigation began after videos of a young woman with indecent content were distributed in a secret group on an internet application.
Recordings with pornographic content, filmed in the same beauty salon, were also found.
A woman who was a client in a laser hair removal studio filed a complaint with the prosecutor's office after she obtained a video showing how the cosmeticians perform the procedure on her while she is undressed.
Maria Markova, head of the Regional Prosecutor's Office Burgas: "She had visited the studio about two years ago, and her acquaintances noticed these videos, which they sent to her. She found the presence of footage taken from her procedure in electronic groups and websites, and it is quite disturbing for her to have these recordings broadcast."
The management of the beauty center stated that they were surprised by the leaked footage and are adamant that they did not distribute the video recordings.
Zlatina Simeonova, owner of the laser studio: "In my opinion, there was a hacking breach in the Wi-Fi network, that's how I explain it. But surely the videos were not uploaded intentionally."
According to the prosecutor's office, the presence of video cameras in such commercial establishments is not a crime, but only if the clients are informed in advance.
BNT: What is the purpose of having a camera inside the premises? Zlatina Simeonova, owner of the laser studio: Entirely for security. - BNT: Do the clients know? - It is assumed that they know because it is mentioned on the front door and at the exit of the facility, as well as before the procedure, a document for the protection of personal data is also filled out and it is stated that there is video surveillance.
However, the distribution of such recordings is a crime, and the prosecutor's investigation will establish exactly how they leaked into the internet space.
Maria Markova, head of the Regional Prosecutor's Office Burgas: "The law provides for this type of crime up to 1 year of imprisonment and a fine of 1000 to 3000 leva."
The owner of the salon herself says that she is also a victim because her pornographic video recordings have also leaked on the internet.