My husband used my phone to send inappropriate messages to my relatives on Gmail and Facebook, pretending to be me. My sister-in-law took screenshots and shared them with my friends, claiming I was disrespectful to her and her mother. She even filed a complaint against me using those messages. What can I do in this situation?

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Law Forum › Category: Cyber Crime › My husband used my phone to send inappropriate messages to my relatives on Gmail and Facebook, pretending to be me. My sister-in-law took screenshots and shared them with my friends, claiming I was disrespectful to her and her mother. She even filed a complaint against me using those messages. What can I do in this situation?
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Apni Law Staff asked 5 months ago

My husband used my phone to send inappropriate messages to my relatives on Gmail and Facebook, pretending to be me. My sister-in-law took screenshots and shared them with my friends, claiming I was disrespectful to her and her mother. She even filed a complaint against me using those messages. What can I do in this situation?

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Apni Law Staff answered 5 months ago

You can file a police complaint against your husband for impersonating you and causing you harm. You can also file a defamation complaint against your sister-in-law for spreading false information and causing you distress. Seeking legal counsel is advisable to explore all possible legal actions.

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