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FBI Busts Disturbing Network Exploiting Vulnerable Teens

5/6/2025

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The FBI is cracking down on the disturbing online network "764," which preys on vulnerable teens, promoting self-harm and animal cruelty. With over 250 cases tied to child grooming and extortion, recent arrests of leaders Prasan Nepal and Leonidas Varagiannis reveal a chilling manipulation of victims into producing graphic content.

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Story summary

The FBI is cracking down on the disturbing online network "764," which preys on vulnerable teens, promoting self-harm and animal cruelty. With over 250 cases tied to child grooming and extortion, recent arrests of leaders Prasan Nepal and Leonidas Varagiannis reveal a chilling manipulation of victims into producing graphic content.