Inside the violent online network coercing children to self-harm
Online network coercing children to self-harm

The FBI has issued urgent warnings about 764, a global online community where children are manipulated into acts of violence. Hundreds of investigations are under way worldwide, including in Australia. The network and similar groups are accused of using coercion to turn vulnerable minors into victims and, in some cases, predators.

Global investigations

Nour Haydar speaks to investigations reporter Ariel Bogle about the dangers these networks pose to children. The group 764 has been linked to the sexual exploitation of minors and encouraging self-harm.

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