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Suspect arrested in investigation into sadistic “764” group

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Suspect arrested in investigation into sadistic “764” group

A suspect from North Holland was arrested on July 20 in connection with an online sadistic network called '764'. The individual allegedly coerced minors to engage in self-harm and create 'bloodsigns' bearing his username as evidence of compliance.

Why it matters: This case involves child exploitation and online grooming; security teams should be aware of organized networks recruiting minors into self-harm communities, as related accounts and infrastructure may warrant reporting to law enforcement and platforms.

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