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French Prosecutors Probe Revived Coco Site Linked to Rape Case

4/30/2026

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French prosecutors opened an investigation into the revived Coco website, now under a new name, after it was linked to the Pelicot rape case.
Women’s rights groups warned the platform is part of organized criminal networks targeting French victims.
Children’s commissioner Sarah el Hairy called the site’s return a slap in the face to promised protection, pledging to pursue operators.

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Story summary

French prosecutors opened an investigation into the revived Coco website, now under a new name, after it was linked to the Pelicot rape case.
Women’s rights groups warned the platform is part of organized criminal networks targeting French victims.
Children’s commissioner Sarah el Hairy called the site’s return a slap in the face to promised protection, pledging to pursue operators.