Israeli police have arrested an Israeli man in connection to the leak of songs by Madonna and other international artists, according to the Guardian.
Police and cyber crime unit Lahav 433 confirmed they took a 39-year-old man into custody on suspicion of the crime. They also said they have evidence that the suspect hacked Madonna's personal computers, at work and at home, from Israel.
The identity of the man has not been disclosed because of a gag order issued by court.
Raw tracks as well as finished songs off Madonna's upcoming record "Rebel Heart" were leaked in December. The 56-year-old artist decried the act, calling it "artistic rape" in a since-deleted Instagram post.
According to Israeli investigator Asher Wizman, Madonna's camp asked for his firm's help after rumors circulated that someone in Israel is responsible for the hack and subsequent leak.
"Our investigator found her computers, at home and a studio, were broken into from a computer in Israel," Wizman told Reuters. "We tracked down the computer, and the man behind it. After gathering enough evidence, we turned to the police and he was arrested today."
The man, whom Israeli media has described as a former contestant in a singing contest in Israel, is said to have sold the stolen "Rebel Heart" songs to a third party, according to Rolling Stone. Police also said the suspect allegedly victimized other artists but did not divulge who the other victims were.
"During the investigation it appeared the suspect had broken into the computers of a number of international artists, stole unreleased demos and final tracks and sold them over the Internet," a police spokesperson said.
Although suspected of "computer hacking, copyright violation and fraudulent receipt of goods," the suspect has not been formally charged.
Meanwhile, Madonna wrote a post on Facebook expressing gratitude and relief after learning about the development.
"I am profoundly grateful to the FBI, the Israeli Police investigators and anyone else who helped lead to the arrest of this hacker. I deeply appreciate my fans who have provided us with pertinent information and continue to do so regarding leaks of my music," she wrote.
"Like any citizen, I have the right to privacy. This invasion into my life - creatively, professionally, and personally remains a deeply devastating and hurtful experience, as it must be for all artists who are victims of this type of crime."