Here are FBI warning signs your child is being targeted by 764 cult
A disturbing trend of a neo-Nazi sextortion ring known as “764” targeting children as young as 9 years old and coercing them into creating graphic photos and videos is spreading rapidly across the United States. The FBI has revealed that this cult-like network, with ties to neo-Nazism and Satanism, is actively grooming minors through gaming chatrooms, social media, and phone apps.
With at least 250 active cases in every FBI field office, 764 is the largest network of its kind. This group, along with others, use threats, blackmail, and manipulation to force victims into producing explicit content involving self-harm, animal cruelty, and sexual acts. The perpetrators then circulate these disturbing images and videos within the network and threaten to make them public to maintain control over their victims.
Parents are urged to be vigilant for signs that their children may be targeted by such groups. These warning signs include changes in behavior such as self-harm, suicidal thoughts, withdrawal, moodiness, and sudden alterations in eating, sleeping, and dressing habits. Additionally, instances of harm to pets, self-mutilation, and writing in blood or blood-like substances should raise red flags.
The founder of 764, Bradley Cadenhead, established the group in 2020 at the young age of 15, naming it after part of his zip code. The FBI has labeled the members of this network as “nihilistic violent extremists” who aim to disrupt society. While some members may not be motivated by ideology, the group poses a significant threat to the safety and well-being of children.
Law enforcement agencies are actively pursuing these predators, with a focus on online activities and investigations leading to arrests and the seizure of devices for further leads. Recent arrests of 764 members, including ringleaders like Prasan Nepa Leonidas Varagiannis and Prasan Nepal, have shed light on their activities targeting minors as young as 13 years old.
The FBI is working diligently to combat this heinous exploitation of children and urges parents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behavior or activities related to these networks. By staying informed and proactive, we can protect our children from falling victim to these dangerous and manipulative individuals.
