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FBI Targets ‘764’ Network That Preys on Victims as Young as 9

FBI leaders say more than 300 probes are underway into the violent online network that coerces children into self-harm and exploitation.
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FBI Targets ‘764’ Network That Preys on Victims as Young as 9
The FBI in Washington on Oct. 21, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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11/20/2025|Updated: 11/20/2025
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FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino said on Nov. 20 that taking down the “764” network—which grooms and coerces minors on gaming and social media platforms—has become one of the bureau’s highest priorities, with hundreds of active investigations into the criminal acts of the “heinous” group.

Patel said in a Nov. 20 statement that the FBI is fully committed to cracking down on the criminal network. He urged parents to monitor their children’s internet activity more closely to limit opportunities for online predators to harm kids.
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Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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