State Charges Over 140 Youths for ‘Posting and Boasting’ About Crimes Online

This crackdown comes amidst growing concerns over the prevalence of such disturbing trends.
State Charges Over 140 Youths for ‘Posting and Boasting’ About Crimes Online
A police vehicle and tape in Cairns, Australia, on Dec. 19, 2014. Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images
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Queensland police have charged 144 youths for “posting and boasting” their alleged criminal activities online in a sweeping crackdown on the disturbing social media trend.

Since mid-2023, Queensland Police’s Queensland Police’s Digital Intelligence and Community Engagement (DICE) team has monitored young offenders’ online boasting, which has contributed to increased youth crime in Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland.

Isabella Rayner
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Isabella Rayner is a reporter based in Melbourne, Australia. She is an author and editor for WellBeing, WILD, and EatWell Magazines.
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