Inside the sadistic online gangs that infiltrate chat groups used by children
March 25, 2025
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as posted by the channelThe National Crime Agency is warning of a new and “unprecedented threat” from sadistic online gangs who infiltrate chat groups used by young people and manipulate children into self-harming or engaging in sexual abuse.
Counter-terrorism, cybercrime and child sexual exploitation units are all involved in tackling the gangs - known as “Com” groups.
Sky’s Adele Robinson speaks to a mother whose 11-year-old daughter was targeted on Roblox, while NCA officers illustrate how victims have been doxxed, extorted and hacked.
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WARNING: This report contains contains graphic material and references to suicide.
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